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The Vinum
The Vinum is an interesting project of an inspired young winemaker, Roberto Dragani, whose original family roots are in Abruzzo and whose vineyards are farmed organically. I originally selected the wine of very interesting local white grape from Abruzzo (Cococciola) that is produced in his family vineyards. Roberto's family also has vineyards in Tuscany and Piemonte and so he produces wines from those regions as well. A second selection from The Vinum is a delightful and expressive Chianti. An interesting characteristic of his family's vineyards is that they are in hilly areas of each region which promotes a higher diurnal temperature variation between day and night which then results in fresher, more expressive, and higher quality fruit.
The Wines
The Vinum Chianti DOCG 2024 (OC, NF)
This is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. Aromas include dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, nectarines, and hints of raspberries. Flavors include dark cherries, blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, and hints of apricots. There is a medium to full body, good balance and acidity, and a really long medium to full finish.
Food pairings would include Filet Mignon, New York Steak, Roast Beef, short ribs, beef stew, rack of lamb, veal chops, pork chops, tenderloin, and shoulder, wild boar, grilled chicken, duck, grilled sausages, cassolet, coq au vin, pasta with meat sauce and zesty tomato sauces, pizza, salmon, shrimp, tuna, clams, mussels, seafood risotto, paella, Asian and Mexican beef, pork, and chicken dishes, lamb curries, tamales, tacos, tapas, charcuterie, and mild, medium, and creamy cheeses.
