2022 San Cisalto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

This is pretty good, at least on first crack. It smells a bit like bread, and has some yeasty notes in the taste as well. Smooth but tart, with berry flavors more than woody/smokey stuff. I enjoy it, even though I'm scared my sniffles (pre-wine) mean I'm sickening! And my neighbor is hammering his entire body into his house right now. Boooo everything! Yay wine.

I did make the pairing of Creamy Tomato Rigatoni, which certainly sounds like I'd like it. And it was decent -- at least they're wet, although nothing really Amazing there, just mildly fine creamy tomato noodle. 

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10

2022 San Cisalto Puglia Sangiovese

This was quite fruity, juicy, and bright! It wasn't super tart or acidic either -- almost watery!? -- which I liked. Even after a long time (5 days?) it was still drinkable, although it of course because less enjoyable each day. But my tolerance is low, especially when I'm busy!

Anyway, I made the recommended pairing of Orecchiette with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes, which was certainly fine (it's cheesy noodle after all), but I'm not sure that it was anything special. I always get nervous that sausage isn't cooked enough -- I should really pre-cut it into smaller pieces!! But it was solid and definitely filling, so I can't be too mad.

Overall
Cost: 5/10 [15$]
Taste: 6/10