Classic Wines

What makes a super tuscan wine super? Join Brian Freedman as he reviews the Ruffino Modus 2005 to find out about the freshness and floral notes in this wine, along with the traditional leather and chocolate. This wine was brought to us by WineChateau.com who is generously donating a portion of the cost to the American Italian Cancer Foundation. A great wine and a great cause, what could be better.

This week on The Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman reviews two Merlot wines. What is out of the ordinary is that this is not about a French Merlot, which is where most of us think of when we think of Merlot. Both of the wines in this weeks Classic Wines Showdown are from Italy. Join us to discover what each wine brings to the table. Will the winner be the Falesco or the Santa Margherita? Watch our review and then try one of your own. Visit ClassicWines.com to find the perfect merlot for you.

2003 Barbaresco's from Piedmont, Italy are the topic of todays Weekly Wine Showdown by ClassicWines.com!

Summertime is zinfandel time - nothing goes better with barbecue than a rich, spicy California zinfandel. In this week's showdown, though, we'll be tasting primitivo from Italy's Puglia region. rnrnWhy? Because they're actually the same thing. And primitivo's prices, because the wine lacks the same name recognition as its California counterpart, are often cheaper. Check out this week's showdown: The Torre dei Gesuiti 2005 Primitivo Puglia vs. the Feudi di San Marzano 2005 Primitivo Puglia.