McGarry On Wine

Great Wine, Brunello di Montalcino

Over the years, I have tried many wines from different countries and different wine regions and I do not understand why people skip over the Italian wines.

Italian wines seem to have faded from popularity in the US over the last couple of years – maybe 10 – and are hardly considered when drinking wine.  I feel this is a tragic mistake by many wine drinkers.

A couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of drinking a great 2001 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino purchased online at K&L Wine.  My wife and I paired the wine with a simple Italian dinner, penne alla vodka with chicken, and the wine was perfect.  It may be a higher priced Brunello di Montalcino, but it was so smooth and delicious.  The wine might have been a little young (unless your wine cellar is big, you may be drinking more young wine than you want), but the aroma was wonderful and the wine’s finish was smooth.

Again, the next time you are at your favorite wine shop or restaurant, ask about the Italian wines: Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera – to name a few.

What is your favorite Italian wine?  When is the last time you had one?