Very good choices! I like them all although I must say I prefer Blaufrankisch when it’s done on the lighter side like in Hungary and Wurttemberg… Funny thing is when I traveled through New Zealand, I wasn’t working in wine but I was impressed in Gimblett Gravels…
Agnes. Love your videos and your accent. May I ask where you are from ? I am a senior residing on Long Island NY. Have a modest temp controlled cellar with a decent variety. I too love the Chianti and Barolo wines.
Hi, I am from Latvia 🇱🇻 a small country in Europe. ✨ I don’t really have a cellar, at least one where I can keep my wines because temperature drops way below zero every winter. 🥶 But I do have full wine fridge. 😉
I have a testimonial about aged wines... the #1 wine in my life (out of ~1100 different labels) was a Sassicaia 1993 I had in 2018 (25 years old). It was mindblowing, it tasted like a 5-year wine but with completely smooth tanins and outrageously complex. I'm sure it could stand at least another 10 years given how lively it was. Another 2 outstanding wines I had was a 2003 Tignanello and a 1997 Rosemount Balmoral Shiraz. I can't say the same about the aged mid-to-high-range Bordeaux I've had. They just live less.
Wow, these wines sound amazing, and what a great experience! 💥✨ I think I have only tasted the latest vintages of Sassicaia (definitely nothing older than 2000). Yes, there is something magical about well aged wines! 🍷 Cheers! 🥂🍾
Another very good video Agnes. Just one small point, Blaufrankish/Kekfrankos is a Hungarian cultivar originally; although now due the borders of Hungary being redrawn in 1920 it's point of origin is technically now in Slovenia. These are all great picks, I would add Taurasi or Aglianico del Vulture, Eger or Skeszard Bikaver (Bull's Blood) from Hungary, Saint-Joseph, Beaujolais Crus, and Erste Lage or Grosse Gewachs Spätburgunder from Germany.
Thank You for other suggestions, You are absolutely right about them. ✨ May I ask the resource for the Blaufränkisch origin, as I am currently referring to Jancis Robinson’s book. 🤷♀️
I would think that quite a lot Chianti Classico producers actually make Gran Selezione. And even though this category is relatively new, some producers were making that style way before. This is why some people are getting frustrated, because, with the ‘new name’ came new prices. 🤷♀️
Hi, to be completely honest I haven’t drunk it much. And I have to double check if we have some in our market. Maybe next time I am in Puglia I should check it out more?!? 🍷🍷🍷 Cheers!
I thought Hermitage was always 100% syrah? Never saw any with white grapes mixed in. I don't even think they're allowed to do that in Hermitage compared to Côte-Rôtie where they can use Viognier
Well, before I say anything let me double check it in the AOC rules and get back to You. 😉 Also, we don’t really have to look at it as a addition of white grapes to a great red wine, but more like a co-fermentation of reds and whites.
@@NoSediment I saw the same thing on Google but I believe it's an error. Hermitage is 100% Syrah for reds and a mix of Marsanne Roussane for whites. The reds never use other grapes mixed in. They pride themselves in the quality of their syrah and don't mix. I've drank quite a bit of Hermitage and have a decent amount of varied names in my cellar and none have white grapes mixed in. If you go over every red that comes from Hermitage I'm pretty positive you won't find any that blend grapes. I've also confirmed with a somm that has worked in the region that they do no blend their reds. Although possible that they are allowed but just choose not too. If you find an Hermitage red that does blend I'd be very curious.
No, I was referring to the fact that it is allowed, since You said it might not be. And I was reading the Chapoutier’s webpage (You can find all kinds of stuff on google, this is why I told You I have to double check 😉). I am sure that some do that, though, I also haven’t heard that it would be a common practice amongst producers. If I will find one that does, I can sure share that! 😅🤷♀️
@@NoSediment I'd be very curious to find one that blends. I haven't found any that do. Strange that they go the effort to say they allow it when not one producer does it 🤷♂️ kinda feels pointless
That is one of the best known wines from Priorat, so it makes sense that You know and have tried it. Yes, Spanish wines sometimes feel a bit underrated, there is always great value in them.
Yes, and here I come with this video’ 🙈🤦♀️ Sorry, You are absolutely right. Majority of the wines are not meant for ageing. 😅 However, I wanted to give few “somewhat” safe choices for those who would be looking for wines to cellar! 😉
@@NoSediment I want to invest someday but currently don't really have a safe place for it. I fear for the 1995 Chateau Climens Sauternes I acquired by sheer dumb luck. No sorry needed
Very good choices! I like them all although I must say I prefer Blaufrankisch when it’s done on the lighter side like in Hungary and Wurttemberg… Funny thing is when I traveled through New Zealand, I wasn’t working in wine but I was impressed in Gimblett Gravels…
Thank You! 🙏🏻 New Zealand is in my bucket list to visit. Hopefully very soon! 🤞
Great selection of age-worthy wines and great presentation - thank you 👍👍👍
Thank You! ✨🥂🍾Cheers!
Great info as usual. Very professionally made video.
Cheers and thank You! 🥂🍾
Agnes. Love your videos and your accent. May I ask where you are from ? I am a senior residing on Long Island NY. Have a modest temp controlled cellar with a decent variety. I too love the Chianti and Barolo wines.
Hi, I am from Latvia 🇱🇻 a small country in Europe. ✨ I don’t really have a cellar, at least one where I can keep my wines because temperature drops way below zero every winter. 🥶 But I do have full wine fridge. 😉
I can’t get enough Chianti Classico GS, and find it to be priced very well for the quality.
Are You saying that there is a shortage of Chianti Classico GC? I really hope not. 😞
I have a testimonial about aged wines... the #1 wine in my life (out of ~1100 different labels) was a Sassicaia 1993 I had in 2018 (25 years old). It was mindblowing, it tasted like a 5-year wine but with completely smooth tanins and outrageously complex. I'm sure it could stand at least another 10 years given how lively it was. Another 2 outstanding wines I had was a 2003 Tignanello and a 1997 Rosemount Balmoral Shiraz. I can't say the same about the aged mid-to-high-range Bordeaux I've had. They just live less.
Wow, these wines sound amazing, and what a great experience! 💥✨ I think I have only tasted the latest vintages of Sassicaia (definitely nothing older than 2000). Yes, there is something magical about well aged wines! 🍷 Cheers! 🥂🍾
Wine is Elegant I Love drinking red wine 🍷
Another very good video Agnes. Just one small point, Blaufrankish/Kekfrankos is a Hungarian cultivar originally; although now due the borders of Hungary being redrawn in 1920 it's point of origin is technically now in Slovenia. These are all great picks, I would add Taurasi or Aglianico del Vulture, Eger or Skeszard Bikaver (Bull's Blood) from Hungary, Saint-Joseph, Beaujolais Crus, and Erste Lage or Grosse Gewachs Spätburgunder from Germany.
Thank You for other suggestions, You are absolutely right about them. ✨ May I ask the resource for the Blaufränkisch origin, as I am currently referring to Jancis Robinson’s book. 🤷♀️
Very interesting and informative video as always!
Thank You! ✨🥂🍾
Great choices. And I will look into that Austian pick . Not as familiar with it. Thanks
Thank You, I hope You will enjoy it. I really like Austrian wines myself. ✨🥂🍾
I love the Gran Seleziones I have tried, which number three. I wonder how many of the Chianti producers make these exceptional wines?
I would think that quite a lot Chianti Classico producers actually make Gran Selezione. And even though this category is relatively new, some producers were making that style way before. This is why some people are getting frustrated, because, with the ‘new name’ came new prices. 🤷♀️
Dear Agnesa, do you like Susumaniello? Can you arrange some special episode about this?
Hi, to be completely honest I haven’t drunk it much. And I have to double check if we have some in our market. Maybe next time I am in Puglia I should check it out more?!? 🍷🍷🍷 Cheers!
I thought Hermitage was always 100% syrah? Never saw any with white grapes mixed in. I don't even think they're allowed to do that in Hermitage compared to Côte-Rôtie where they can use Viognier
Well, before I say anything let me double check it in the AOC rules and get back to You. 😉 Also, we don’t really have to look at it as a addition of white grapes to a great red wine, but more like a co-fermentation of reds and whites.
Yes, it is allowed up to 15% of Marsanne and/or Roussanne grapes added. 😉🍷
@@NoSediment I saw the same thing on Google but I believe it's an error. Hermitage is 100% Syrah for reds and a mix of Marsanne Roussane for whites. The reds never use other grapes mixed in. They pride themselves in the quality of their syrah and don't mix. I've drank quite a bit of Hermitage and have a decent amount of varied names in my cellar and none have white grapes mixed in. If you go over every red that comes from Hermitage I'm pretty positive you won't find any that blend grapes. I've also confirmed with a somm that has worked in the region that they do no blend their reds. Although possible that they are allowed but just choose not too. If you find an Hermitage red that does blend I'd be very curious.
No, I was referring to the fact that it is allowed, since You said it might not be. And I was reading the Chapoutier’s webpage (You can find all kinds of stuff on google, this is why I told You I have to double check 😉). I am sure that some do that, though, I also haven’t heard that it would be a common practice amongst producers. If I will find one that does, I can sure share that! 😅🤷♀️
@@NoSediment I'd be very curious to find one that blends. I haven't found any that do. Strange that they go the effort to say they allow it when not one producer does it 🤷♂️ kinda feels pointless
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I agree, versatile and often for a great value! 💯
Informative video, thank you. Chianti Classico ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes, it seems to me that Chianti Classico is the winner! 🙌🙌🙌
@@NoSediment it’s never let me down yet
That Priorat looks like a bottle I’ve had. I love Spanish wines.
That is one of the best known wines from Priorat, so it makes sense that You know and have tried it. Yes, Spanish wines sometimes feel a bit underrated, there is always great value in them.
Ruffino gold .
I've had to spend quite a bit of time breaking the myth that all red wines get better with age. My folks liked to fixate on that.
Yes, and here I come with this video’ 🙈🤦♀️ Sorry, You are absolutely right. Majority of the wines are not meant for ageing. 😅 However, I wanted to give few “somewhat” safe choices for those who would be looking for wines to cellar! 😉
@@NoSediment I want to invest someday but currently don't really have a safe place for it. I fear for the 1995 Chateau Climens Sauternes I acquired by sheer dumb luck. No sorry needed
What kind of wine your dog likes?
Hahaha, he prefers bones over wine! 🫣
Very cute
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