Grifone 1967 Toscana

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Grifone 1967 Toscana

GRAPES: 85% Sangiovese + 10% Cabernet Sauvignon + 5% Syrah

VINTAGE: 2019

REGION: Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.5%

PRICE: $7.49

Read more about the winemaker here

Hey, fellow wine lovers! I hope your summer is off to a great start and you’ve been enjoying some amazing wines. This week I grabbed another bottle of Italian red from Trader Joe’s called 1967 Toscana by Grifone. I’m sure you’ve seen their wines sprinkled throughout Trader Joe’s, as they have quite a lovely portfolio.

No, 1967 isn’t the vintage of the wine but rather a tribute to the year when winemakers first blended a “Toscana” or Supertuscan. Trader Joe’s always has a great assortment of Italian wine, so I was excited to give this bottle a try.

Let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Bright, ruby-red hue

  • A smooth red blend that tends to fall toward the drier end of the spectrum

  • Mild finish

  • Juicy and fruit forward with notes of cherry and oak

  • Would pair well with many savory dishes. The winemaker recommends pairing this with lasagna or roasted meats. It would be great to enjoy while barbecuing or while snacking on a charcuterie board.

Verdict:

It’s a winner in my book! I know people tend to gravitate towards white wines during the summer, but this is one that you should consider for a cool summer evening. It’s approachable, easy to drink, and would pair well with a variety of dishes. Definitely, a bottle you could grab to take to a neighbor’s house or a girl’s night as it easily drinks like a more expensive bottle. If you try it, share your thoughts in the comments below!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

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