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DRINK OF THE WEEK
9th February 2026
Chianti Reserva
Lidl £7.29
Drinker Rating 90
The classics are classics for a reason right? Citizen Kane, Great Expectations, Seabrooks Originals - all their very own thing. And so it is with wine, but some of the classics do fade a little and Chianti is one such.
It's not had a high profile since Hanibal Lecter came along, and maybe it's fall from the limelight is in part his fault - who knows and I certainly don't want to upset him.
Old style Chianti is a thing of beauty, a classic black cherry Italian food wine, medium bodied and easy drinking - but REALLY good with food.
This one from Lidl is at an amazing price and is perfect winter drinking.
Cheers!
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9th February 2026
Chianti Reserva
Lidl £7.29
Drinker Rating 90
The classics are classics for a reason right? Citizen Kane, Great Expectations, Seabrooks Originals - all their very own thing. And so it is with wine, but some of the classics do fade a little and Chianti is one such.
It's not had a high profile since Hanibal Lecter came along, and maybe it's fall from the limelight is in part his fault - who knows and I certainly don't want to upset him.
Old style Chianti is a thing of beauty, a classic black cherry Italian food wine, medium bodied and easy drinking - but REALLY good with food.
This one from Lidl is at an amazing price and is perfect winter drinking.
Cheers!
Instagram review of this drink
YouTube short review
My seasonal roundup of wines from this retailer
PAST DRINKS OF THE WEEK
.
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