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Originally posted by Serge_Oprano@Nov 4 2004, 02:51 PM
Problem with Chianti, riserva included,
is lack of tanins Borolos have.
Napoli have no remarcable wines in the area, but Sicily is another story,
Planeta Winery is leading the renesance of Italian wines there.
Not only they have tanins of borolos, but they also have bodies of the best Napa cabs!
as for French wines...I don't know them at all! I hope to cover this white spot in my education when we go to Paris in March.
Hopefully you be around to give me some LOCAL names,
as as we both know, not all best samples reach our shores and more readily available where they are produced.
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Let me give you some tips. When you go to Paris, you might try an evening at Guy Savoy. Book ahead but it will be worth it. The Somelier has written several books on wine and I am sure your knowledge of French wines will increase immensley. Make plans to spend at least a week in Provence. Go by train. I can help you out there, because I started with immense local knowledge from in laws who have a place near Aix. I would be pleased to point out some of the must see villages and hiking paths.
http://www.relaischateaux.com/site/us/rc_savoy.html