Summertime and pizza…why are they perfect for each other? You know by now how much we love pizza in the summer.  Somehow, bringing home a hot pie and popping the cork on a bottle of Chianti make the perfect cap for a day at the office. And when you’re looking for that Chianti, think about this week’s wine of the week, the 2006 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico.
As you would expect, Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico is made primarily from Sangiovese grapes but it’s tempered with a little Merlot and Canaiolo, a Tuscan grape known for softening tannins. That result is a less-tart wine that goes oh-so-well with just about any type of pizza, especially our favorite, sausage and pepperoni with exxxx-tra cheese. That same rich berry flavor also teams up well with all sorts of pasta from marinara to bolognese.
At fourteen dollars, Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico is a great pizza partner.
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Selected: June 25, 2010
Winemaker’s Notes and Comments:
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico 2006 is a lively ruby red in color. On the nose this wine is fruity, with hints of a light spicyness released by the wood. A blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Merlot. Bright ruby red. Mature fruit aromas. Rich and well-balanced with ripe berry fruit flavors Well-suited to a wide range of entrées including beef, chicken and pasta in flavorful sauces.
Past Recommendations, Picks, and Wines of the Week
Notes on our Wines of the Week, Recommendations, and Picks:
When you read our thoughts, please remember that you may think differently. A particular wine may be your favorite and not on our list. Well, don't stop buying it because of that. In fact, you may want to EMAIL us and let us know about it. These are our opinions but our FIRST recommendation is to go by your own palate.
A couple of other thoughts . . . first, prices are approximate. They'll vary. Second, different vintages mean different grapes and different tastes so our recommendation for a 2000 Merlot may not hold for 2001.
And lastly, we remind you to drink responsibly! Now, all that said, here is a summary of links to our suggestions. Find one (or more) and pop the cork!
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