This Nebbiolo is Perfect for Weeknight Dinners!
We LOVE Nebbiolo, the noble red wine of Piedmont. At the top level, it is the variety from which Barolo and Barbaresco are made. When crafted for everyday drinking, as is the case with today's bottling from Marco Bonfante, the result is a wonderfully tasty, earthy and authentic red-fruited wine with true Piedmont character and a perfect price!
Selling for a blows-away-the-other-guys price, Marco's energized red is classic Vin Chicago. Read on for the details, and for a crack at his mouthwateringly mineral-driven, incredibly versatile Arneis, then click down on that Big Green Button to grab a few bottles to enjoy at home!
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2022 Marco Bonfante "Imma" Langhe Nebbiolo
Piedmont, Italy
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From the pop of the cork, Marco's "Imma" Nebbiolo offers up charming flavors of cherry and dried black raspberry fruits along with hints of lavender, wildflowers and crumbly red earth. Boasting a lifted, grippy finish that is classic Nebbiolo, this juicy and gritty Piedmont red is simply perfect for enjoyment with your Tuesday night dinner.
Don't think of this as a baby-Barolo. Made from fruit that Marco sources in the Langhe hills, it is simple expression of Nebbiolo, and we love it.
Try it with lasagna, pizza, this creamy chicken thigh recipe from Ina Garten, or whatever medium-weight fare you happen to have on your table.
Looking online we found just two listings, at $20 and $22. We happen to like our price a whole lot more!
Vin Chicago Price: 16.99
Plus Marco's Delicious Piedmont White!
2023 Marco Bonfante "Perste" Roero Arneis
Piedmont, Italy
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One of our favorite white varieties hails from Piedmont's little-known zone of Roero. When made well, Arneis carries a just-right dose of minerality along with generous fruit and a lithe texture that makes it fantastically versatile and delicious, with or without food.
Offering layers of orchard and citrus fruit flavors along with notable salinity and delicate mouthwatering acidity, we absolutely adore this tasty example from Bonfante.
Interestingly for a wine that is so good and so refreshing from the moment the cork is first popped, this food-friendly white is even more delicious on the second day. We award 91 points and think that you are going to love it!
Vin Chicago Price: 17.99
