By: D’lynn Proctor
After tasting through about 60 Barolos (Roberto Voerzio and his wines being the favorite, no pic sorry!) in Padiglione 9, I waltzed over to Padiglione 7 with espresso in hand and met pals Rolando Marandino of Banfi and Cesare Cecchi of well,… Cecchi. On the menu was a wonderful Piedmontese preparation of shortribs alongside a ten year old Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from the estate, which was a match made in heaven.
This family winery has been around since the late 1800’s and have been producing some of my favorite Chianti Classico Riserva’s and Vernaccia’s as well as this new project which also rocked my palate. Coevo. A very modern yet rustic style of Sangiovese, blended with Cab, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Honestly one of the best wines I tasted at the fair. Very reminiscent of Ornellaia..Yes, that good. Now this story quickly ends because Miss Italia and her 3 runners-up sat down right next to us, for “less” than a bite, and the area quickly became filled with badge carrying reporters and cameras. All in all, a wonderful day.
A Presto!