I need a Christmas present for my father. He likes Italian food, or generally anything with lots of tomatos, basil, and olive oil, and he likes robust wines that go with that sort of thing. Examples would be Coppola Rosso (a relatively inexpensive table wine), Seghesio zinfandel, Ravenswood zindfandel, and many Washington State merlots -- notably Canoe Ridge. Hedges CMS is another favorite.
I'd like to get him a really good Italian wine like many of those I mentioned are imitating, a Barolo or Barbaresco probably, but I'm relatively ignorant about them. I would welcome specific suggestions, but I'm also interested in general information -- what vintages are good, etc. The ideal wine would be Italian, under $50, and full-bodied and complex without being overpowering.
2006-12-01 10:18:05 · 5 answers · asked by Drew 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The Barbaresco and Barolo from Beni di Batasiolo are relatively inexpensive and approachable examples of these two Italian wines. See if you can find the 2001 vintage of both.
The 2001 Stefano Farina Barolo was also an excellent value and made Wine Spectator's top 100 list last year.
All of these wines, made from 100% Nebbiolo, will be more elegant and subtle than the wines you mention above. That is, they are not explosive fruit bombs, but do have subtle nuances on the nose and complexity on the palate. They are both meant to go with food, especially a dish like osso bucco.
Amarone, which a previous respondent mentioned, is a fantastic wine, but is hard to pair with food because it tends to overwhelm.
2006-12-01 16:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your Dad's into Italian food and robust wine he'd probably love an Amarone. Masi is one of the more commonly known Amarones and relatively easy to find. Ask the retailer for some help with your selection. Good luck!
2006-12-01 19:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva would be the number 1 pick here... by far.
Another option would be:
Pio Cesare Barolo
I don't generally pay that much for a bottle of wine but either would make a nice gift. Personally... I'd try to find the first one :)
2006-12-01 19:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WIne... Never tried
2014-07-15 03:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-01 18:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by dianed33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋