My first impression is that of cherries and pepper. This Familia Cara is basically a Sangiovese with a smidgen of Canailolo. It has a definite astringent quality. It is thin and dry. I imagine this would be perfect with pasta and red sauce with crusty bread and olive oil (unfortunately, that is not what we’re having for dinner). This wine is a pale red with tart dried red cherries in the bouquet and nose. As the wine breathes, it becomes more complex and delicious. I note a strong woodiness. The finish is definitely not long. Although the wine is thin and acidic, it has that lip-smacking, dry punch that I enjoy. I would rate this wine as very good.
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January 13, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Hello,
I am wondering if the woman on the label of the 2003 Chianti Riserva has really tall hair or is that a hat?
Thank you,
Doreen
January 14, 2008 at 7:09 am
Doreen, I got a great laugh out of your comment – thank you! I put on my reading glasses and studied the bottle and burst out laughing when I saw the woman on the right. Maybe she was the model for Marge Simpson? I have determined that it is either tall hair or something located behind her head. I will be sure to study the bottle carefully the next time we get this! Thanks, Doreen!
May 24, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Just opened a bottle of this. Grandma (80) said “cherries”!
Great revue. Hair is a shrup…..funny though.
I will buy another bottle of this for sure.
May 25, 2008 at 8:02 am
Hello ttalias and Grandma! Thank you so much for the comment. I trust Grandma’s judgment here! I need to look up shrup. . .okay, it’s not in my dictionary. Can you tell me what a shrup is? Thanks ttalias!
August 28, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I would like to purchase more of Familai Cara wine . Could you please tell me who carries it!!
Thank You,
Jackie Herkes
August 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Hi Jackie, If my memory is correct, we purchased this wine at Trader Joe’s. Let me know if you are able to locate this wine!
November 27, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I purchase Familia Cara chianti riserva 2003 wine at Sam’s club for $8.61. a bottle. They also carry the white wine.
November 28, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Thank you, Donna. That sounds like a good deal.
December 12, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Cara is My surname!!! aahaha famiglia cara is my family!
December 14, 2008 at 7:48 pm
How cool is that? Wow!
January 23, 2009 at 12:59 am
eu sou andre sou do brasil e gostaria de saber se e realmente uma familia pois meu sobrenome e cara, e gostaria de conhecer outros familiares em outros paises
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January 23, 2009 at 8:02 am
Hello Andre. Thank you for your comment. Where in Brazil do you live? Our son, Tony, spent time in Brazil and thought it was simply beautiful. We appreciate hearing from you!
January 24, 2009 at 7:05 pm
sou de sao paulo, muito satisfatorio saber do que acha do brasil, mas familia cara e realmente sua familia ou não.
January 25, 2009 at 10:51 am
Andre, It would certainly be interesting to know if this winemaker is part of your family. Sao Paulo is a huge city. Have you lived there your entire life? What do you do in Sao Paulo?
March 20, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Love that wine, 2004, Sams in Plano Tx discontinued it. Where in North Dalls can I buy it at $ 9.00
March 20, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Dallas
October 8, 2010 at 1:40 pm
A very good wine. We served it at my son’s rehersal dinner and those that drank it, loved it. Tomorrow night we are having 30 guests for chilli. I think it’ll work.
It also makes a nice finish for spaghetti sauce.
October 8, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Sam’s Club has it for $8.42.
October 9, 2010 at 8:33 am
Bruce, now that sounds fun! Do you have a super duper chili recipe?