| | wetting the palate somewhat sweet juicy than ever - 2017 MGM Mondo del Vino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Mandorla - Italy, Delle Venezie
Pale lemon green
Med- aromas intensity of lime, lemon, pear, green apple, lemongrass, mineral.
Youthful
Dry, high acidity, med abv, med- body, med- flavors intensity consistent with the nose, short finish;
Light, fresh, juicy, salty flavors.
Drink now. (86 pts.)
Chianti Classico excellent wines - still very young - 2009 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
med ruby
med+ aromas intensity of dry red cherries, roasted red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, eucalyptus, pepper, herbaceous;
developing
dry, high acidity, med+ tannins, med abv, med body, med+ flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, delicate complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further aging. (90 pts.)
- 2012 Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
med ruby
med+ aromas intensity of dry red cherries, roasted red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, eucalyptus, pepper, herbaceous;
developing
dry, high acidity, med+ tannins, high abv, med+ body, med+ flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, delicate complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further aging. (91 pts.)
Brunelli The Cupano was Super Excellent!!!
While the Palazzo 2010 Riserva is still young - 2010 Azienda Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
med ruby
med+ aromas intensity of dry red cherries, roasted red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, eucalyptus, pepper, herbaceous;
developing
dry, high acidity, high tannins, high abv (15.5%!!!), med+ body, med++ flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, good complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further aging. (92 pts.)
- 2006 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
med ruby
pronounced aromas intensity of dry red cherries, raspberries, roasted red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, eucalyptus, pepper, herbaceous;
developing
dry, high acidity, high tannins, high abv (15%!!!), med+ body, pronounced flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, excellent complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further aging. (93 pts.)
Super-Tuscan Petra was a very good surprise!!!
Guado al tasso always classic! - 2007 Petra Quercegobbe Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
med ruby
pronounced aromas intensity of dry red cherries, raspberries, dark red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, dark chocolate, bitter finish;
developing
dry, high acidity, high tannins, high abv (14.5%!), med++ body, pronounced flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, excellent complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further 2-4 years of aging.
The best Quercegobbe Merlot ever tasted!!! (93 pts.)
- 2005 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore - Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore
CS, Merlot & Syrah
med ruby
pronounced aromas intensity of dry red cherries, raspberries, dark red plums, oak-vanilla, leather, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, pepper;
developing
dry, high acidity, high tannins, high abv (14%), full body, pronounced flavours intensity consistent with the aromas; long finish;
elegant and balanced, excellent complexity;
can drink now - suitable for further aging. (93 pts.)
An Excellent tasting and soirée
first time for Michal B & Michal C, as well as for Bossi, Michal & Moti. |
