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| | Tasted by JSolo on 1/21/2024 & rated 91 points: Surprised that it was very drinkable. (425 views) |
| | Tasted by Yagil on 11/28/2023 & rated 91 points: Coravin tasting
blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Syrah
deep purple
pronounced aromas and flavors intensity of ripe dark forest fruits (cherries, blueberries, prunes), oak-vanilla, earth, dark chocolate, pine-tree, pencil graphite, complexed, long finish, dry, high acidity, med+ tannins, med abv, full body, well balanced, rustic style in a way, quite enjoyable, very good value for money.
Can drink now or age 2-5 years more. (797 views) |
| | Tasted by CLUBLFE on 11/1/2023 & rated 91 points: Cassis, tobacco and clove aromas lead the way on this lithe blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The polished, linear palate offers red currant, black cherry and a sprinkling of ground pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2020 (827 views) |
| | Tasted by tannictongue on 9/24/2023: Very enjoyable (751 views) |
| | Tasted by Josch48 on 9/23/2023 & rated 92 points: This blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Syrah visually insinuates a high level of extraction with an impenetrably dark blackberry color to the rim, an aroma of cherry and sweet black and blue fruit, and a slightly smokey and dusty bouquet of pencil shavings and licorice laced fruit compote.
The mouthfeel, sans food, is of medium light viscosity and presents with integrated but simplistic sweet blackberry and blueberry flavors, that initially thin on the front palate, along with a fleeting metallic presence that dissipates mid palate, allowing the return, on the finish, of sweet fruit and vanilla bean, buoyed by a supportive and well balanced acidity, and gentle tannins.
With food, the mouthfeel transforms from angularity to a more velvety, yet bright on the palate mouthfeel. Although this wine is slightly more thin and less extracted than I would have expected, it is a very well made mass produced wine (more than one million bottles made), more evocative of a sophisticated Northern California Alexander Valley style red varietal blend than one of an Italian etiology. (734 views) |
| | Tasted by pdxwinefan on 4/7/2023: Coravin pour. Nice and easy with roast chicken and pepperonata. Dark cherry, a little bit of earth. Medium acidity and nice balanced tannins. Simple but enjoyable. Drink now. (818 views) |
| | Tasted by Brett Pitt on 10/23/2022 & rated 89 points: Nice (1224 views) |
| | Tasted by Ralphie1 on 9/16/2022 & rated 92 points: Beautiful wine! In it's sweet spot. (1242 views) |
| | Tasted by Paul from the Oblong Table on 5/15/2022 & rated 91 points: This last bottle tasted better??? Maybe because it was the last one? Prefect down to the last drop. (1601 views) |
| | Tasted by bigbass250 on 9/28/2021: rainy day homemade soup with pasta meatballs and spinach (2530 views) |
| | Tasted by Rossdhu House on 9/9/2021 & rated 88 points: Liked better than one consumed a couple of years back. Well integrated and soft tannins. Slightly dry and earthy but hold up well to pasta and beef. Had over two nights with each. (2144 views) |
| | Tasted by Paul from the Oblong Table on 5/28/2021 & rated 90 points: I first tasted this with my friend Job at his wine shop at the AUA airport.
had some there, and bought some here--great suggestion, even better wine. (2164 views) |
| | Tasted by rmcnees on 5/8/2021 & rated 90 points: Bright ruby colored, medium bodied, smooth, polished for casual easy drinking with vibrant red and black fruit flavors accented by spice, mocha and smoke with elegant soft tannins on a moderate lingering finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2021/05/il-bruciato-bolgheri-w-pizza-dinner.html (2136 views) |
| | Tasted by HHMiller1 on 4/11/2021 & rated 91 points: Enjoyed with beef ragu. Pleasant and highly drinkable, improves as it breathes. (1971 views) |
| | Tasted by Yak too on 12/31/2020 & rated 90 points: I remember it needed more time, we unfortunately drank through three at a spaghetti party. (1931 views) |
| | Tasted by Jim and Patricia on 10/16/2020: Served with Patricia’s Mom’s lasagna. (2311 views) |
| | Tasted by gfwetzel on 10/14/2020 & rated 90 points: This tasting is the 2nd night, opened last night, stoppered the bottle, and left at room temperature. When tasted on opening, the wine was extremely tight and raw. After 3 hours in the decanter, it had finally mellowed out. Now I’m tasting 27 hours after opening. The wine is a deep ruby red. The aromas are of cherry, apple peel, pencil lead, a hint of leather. The flavors are of cherries, blackberries, some mineral notes. It has a medium body with balanced fruit, acid, and tannins. The tannins are silky, but without much structure. This wine is an excellent value (if you can wait several hours to let it air before drinking). Alcohol 13.5%. (1935 views) |
| | Tasted by tedcholl on 9/6/2020 & rated 92 points: This is my 3rd bottle of this wine and while I enjoyed them all, this one really pleased my palate yesterday. Love these Italian Bolgheri Super Tuscans. I got rich, ripe, and juicy black plums, black cherry, vanilla, and baking spices. Made for food (2105 views) |
| | Tasted by vfccpa123 on 8/9/2020 & rated 90 points: Very consistent with prior note. Enjoyed this with Lasagna del Mare, ricotta miele and a beet salad. Great with the food. Cherry, spice and nicely balanced with a enjoyable finish. A wonderful table wine for everyday drinking. (2187 views) |
| | Tasted by mike410 on 6/12/2020 & rated 90 points: This wine is always very consistent. Cherry and plum on the palette with just the right amount of acidity. Should continue to drink well for 5 years +. (2034 views) |
| | Tasted by tannictongue on 4/10/2020 & rated 91 points: I really like this wine. Very bright and full-bodied Tuscan. (2156 views) |
| | Tasted by bigbass250 on 4/9/2020: had with stuffed shells and was nice, will drink rest tonight to see if it changes at all (2075 views) |
| | Tasted by K&J on 3/14/2020 & rated 93 points: Surprised by the low average. I found this wine to be very well constructed with good structure and flavorful. And, it lasts a long time in the fridge (sort of forgot about it!) without going to vinegar. Great value! (2345 views) |
| | Tasted by gfwetzel on 3/9/2020 & rated 88 points: Deep crimson in color. Drank after an hour in the decanter (necessary as it was quite astringent right out of the bottle). Red fruit with floral notes on the nose. Balanced fruit, acid, and tannins. The flavors had elusive fruit specifics with hints of chalk and other minerals. This would pair well with heavier sauces and dishes (I drank with pasta, sausage and marinara spiced with marjoram and touch of this wine). Nice table wine for the purpose (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot blend with 13.5% alcohol). (2203 views) |
| | Tasted by Dinamarca on 2/22/2020 & rated 91 points: Flot vin med lækker næse, god struktur, relativ kraftig og mørke bær i munden. Udpræget madvin. (2191 views) |
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