managed to get some from the Harlow branch of Lidl today, this will be great for our Dinner party next week, thanks for the tip off Marco :-)
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/2486.htm?ac...etail&id=23864
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managed to get some from the Harlow branch of Lidl today, this will be great for our Dinner party next week, thanks for the tip off Marco :-)
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/2486.htm?ac...etail&id=23864
No worries, guys. Let us know what you think when you slurp it! :)
Marco.
I am intrigued by your recommendation of the Fortezza dei Colli , Marco.
Every time I have had wine from Lidl ,its been disappointing. I will have to try and find some:)
Mind you ,the last time I was in your local branch ,I told my wife it was full of foreigners !!
Welsh and Polish !!
Wash my mouth out!!!!
The Poles seem to have taken over Lidl's in my area I suppose its natural being from that part of the world. Always found them helpful in the shop. Finished the last bottle so will be trying out the Fortezza next.:D
Lol - there are rather a lot of those in Wrexham, Anto! :eyebrows:
Interesting that you've always been disappointed with Lidl wines. My experience is quite the opposite, certainly when it comes to these 'specials' (for Italian week, etc) that they get in occasionally, which for me always offer superb 'slurp-per-pound' value!
Whether or not you'll enjoy the Colli will be down to two things: your individual palate and whether or not Chianti is your 'bag'. It's certainly superb value, as you could easily pay double that for it in a specialist wine merchants.
It's never going to be the most robust or powerful tasting wine in the world, but the Riservas have a structure and finesse about them (as well as the inherent fruitiness associated with the Sangiovese grape) that sets them apart from the bog-standard varieties - and ABOVE ALL, Chianti is a foodie wine, so to be appreciated at its best, it should be enjoyed with, say, a fantastic plate of tagliatelle al ragu, wild mushroom risotto, or just with some crusty bread and a big dollop of Dolcelatte!
I'm also down your way quite often, popping into Tanners, which is where I buy my 'special wines' for laying down, and unusual stuff that's difficult to find elsewhere.
Marco.
:drool::drool: one of my favourite cheeses...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
dont like blue cheese.:rolleyes: more of a cheddar type; not much to beat a bit of mousetrap:lol:
Quality, innit? Have you ever tried CREMA di Dolcelatte? Now that is unctious in the extreme!! Yummers..... :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninanina
Marco.
Nah, you can't beat a top-notch Stilton with some vintage port! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
If you like cheddar, have you tried Snowdonia Black Bomber? If not, that'll blow yer mind.... :trust:
Marco.
Can't resist a bit of St Agur myself. Never mind the bread or crackers, I just cut a big chunk and eat it like that. Heaven! (mind you a pongy soggy Camembert is very nice too)