This wine caught my attention because it is from Greve In Chianti, which is a nearby town of our favorite Radda. Greve in Chianti is the "capital" of the Chianti region with the old Tuscan town square with some small wines shops, butchers and cheese shops. If you are ever in this area, it is worth the stop. The Viticcio winery was founded in the early 1960's by Lucio Landini and his wife. Their first harvest was in 1964 with a total production of less than 20,000 bottles. Today, the ownership and operations have been taken over by Lucio's son Alessandro. They have slightly more than 30 hectares (74 acres) and have specialized in Chianti's and super Tuscan blends. The Bere is a medium to full bodied wine which has a dark crimson color and is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. On the nose, there is a dark fruit aroma, dried raisins and some earthiness. On the palate, the cherry and currants are the initial taste followed by some chocolate and some of the Tuscan dirt. There is a slight tartness on the back, but it went away on the second day of being open. This wine was barreled for 8 months in Slovenian oak. Overall, this dry wine was well structured with a nice acidity and long lasting flavors. The tannins were still slightly chewy but did not bother me. You will want to decant this for about an hour to really get the flavors out. Wine Spectator rated this 90 points, which is slightly high. I would have thought they would be in the 87-88 range. It is a very enjoyable and easy drinking wine that is a great bargain for the $12 retail price. This was paired with Swiss sausages but would also be great with a pasta dish or a sausage and pepperoni pizza.
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