January 1997
The Sunday Oregonian - Umberto Cesari
Matt Kramer writes about Cesari's Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva: "Umberto Cesari is a large producer in Emilia-Romagna, a region that is seeing increased interest among American importers thanks to the modest prices and improving quality of its red and white wines. Not least, it has grown Sangiovese for centuries. And Sangiovese is a hot grape variety…This is a good one (Sangiovese Riserva Cesari), flavorful yet graceful, with a touch of acidity that cuts through just the sort of rich winter food that we eat now…Worth noting is the packaging of this wine: it looks far more expensive than it is…The wine of course is what counts. This one's a smoothie: it's…fully ready to drink. The price is the clincher…"
