WINNING
REVIEWED BY WES GAME
ITALY
Italy –Duca Di Cardion - Chianti
AUSTRALIA
Winemaker’s Choice – Cabernet/Shiraz
Lathwaites £7-8
Sainsbury’s £6
Chianti is Italy’s most exported wine and comes
from Tuscany. As with other famous regions
e.g. Champagne or Rioja, Chianti has to be
made and bottled within the Chianti region.
The Sangiovese grape can vary depending on
location and altitude. This wine has only been
lightly oaked so the expected cherry flavour and
spice and very rewarding. The medium body
means it is easy to drink with lighter food or
even sitting outside in the summer sun
(assuming it arrives!!) Definitely treat yourself
to an Italian day.
Australia is the 4th largest wine exporter (behind
France, Italy and Spain), exporting to 120
countries. They have led the way is varietal
labelling, fruit driven, value for money wines.
This wine certainly fits the mould and is a blend
of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz which gives it
a smooth finish. I wasn’t too impressed with my
first glass, b WBv