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(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: Wines by Type, Red

Famed Italian Enologist Claudio Fiore's passion for wine led him to purchase the Balia di Zola Estate in 2003; 36 acres in the hills of Emilia-Romagna. The vineyards are laid out like an amphitheater surrounding an old country house with south-southwest exposure and the presence of a balanced structured soil. As in much of Italy Sangiovese is grown here and with great results at the hands of the master Fiore. His Balitor...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.2 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

73% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(7), Pizza and pasta(9)

Pros:

Balanced(7), Clean(4), Smooth(5)

Cons:

Finish(3)

Best Uses:

Entertaining(4), Weeknight(9)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(8)

Great with seafood!

By None

from Bergen County, New Jersey on 6/23/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta, Seafood

Pros:

Clean, Smooth

Cons:

Harsh

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

We like red wine, but I wanted to pair something with Linguine and white clam sauce. Everything else we had seemed too fruity, and then I remembered the Sangiovese ( Not my favorite red variety, usually too harsh and woody for my tastes). I let it breathe for about 30 minutes, and as it lay in the glass, it opened very nicely, and was perfect with the pasta! A much smoother Sangiovese- but I still didn't love it after the meal without food!

Enjoyed as good every day wine

By Joe

from new Jersey on 6/4/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Good wine for any regular week day meal. I like Sangovase wines.

Nice, smooth wine for the money

By Rick

from Warrington, PA on 6/4/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Nice everyday wine

Down the Kitchen Sink

By Steve

from Guilford, Ct on 5/25/2009

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Cons:

Off Odors

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

I tried [...] this particular wine after having received emails and after watching the virtual tasting. It was intended as a trial to see if I would order on more occasions. It was shortly after receiving shipment that my wife nd I paired it with an nice Italian dinner. Granted, the wine was quite inexpensive and I should not have expected much. But, I at least expected it to be drinkable! My wife and I tasted it and we literaly poured the whole bottle down the sink.

Italian Passion

By Dan

from thomas Mills, PA on 5/23/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

This wine had everything I like about Italian wines. delightfully drinkable.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Earthy Italian Delight

By Frytz

from Flushing, NY on 5/13/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Salmon Smoked On Grill

Pros:

Balanced, Earthy terroir-driven

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Earthy, smooth, food-friendly.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A nice red wine

By Diablo

from St. Louis, MO on 4/30/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Nice table wine. Excellent value for the price. We had the wine with a steak and it held up okay. Probably better suited for a pasta or pizza.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Adequate But Not Great

By Mike

from Lake Arrowhead, Ca. on 4/22/2009

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Game, Pizza and Pasta

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Just an average red wine

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I would reorder again really liked it

By Joe

from Florham Park New Jersey on 4/21/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Clear, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

I am partial to Italian wines and liked this one as an every day wine.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nothing special! Justaverage

By no name

from Meridian, MS on 4/21/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Smooth

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

Just an O.K. wine not anything special!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I would buy again

By Dolora

from Lehigh Acres FL on 4/21/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef

Pros:

Balanced

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola:

We used wine glass that subdued the tanins. It was very mellow

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