The wine is balancing out nicely. Nice Sangiovese flavors with a dry middle and finish. Tannin is smoothing out nicely now. My experience with this wine indicates it is a wine for aging to get optimum enjoyment. My earlier age estimate was too conservative; from this bottle, I expect it to be quite good for another 5 + years
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Pnp. This took a little time to unwind in the glass. Solid aromatics with violets, lilac, cherry and hints of tobacco. Well integrated tannins with the acidity possessing great drive and verve. On the palate this has bay leaf, sage, and cherry. Fine length on the acidic finish. Solid.
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Did not decant, just an aerator an a few minutes in the glass. Tight dark fruit and a little spice. Opened up more mid way through the bottle. Black berries and cherry with tobacco spice that lasts. WS described it as lush, I didn't get that, still seemed a tad tight. It could develop more in a few years or a good decant. I'd give it another point or two if I was sure of the potential. Even if it doesn't it's still a pretty damn good wine at $16.
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Just love this wine.. wonderful balance... would take this as my house Italian red in a heart beat. Nice acidity, wonderful fruit. Paired perfectly with calzone. Top end QPR.
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This wine has a lot of fresh fruit, mostly cherry and strawberry with a light side of tobacco. Finish is mostly fruit but has some nice black tea tannin. Improving with time in cellar.
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- Garnet color. It's balanced and has flavours of strawberry with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - Very nice everyday wine. Still staying strong after a couple of years of cellaring
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This is the type of Italian wine that appeals to me. I look for old world structure through tannins and acidity that balance the fruit and this wine has it. If you're looking for fruity, smooth, and easy, look elsewhere!
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Earth, oak, cherry, and alcohol in the nose. Also a slight cool cedar, eucalyptus note. A base of sweet fruit, medium to full body, nice texture and length. The heat and harsh tannins dominate the somewhat fruity, earthy finish. Should be better in a year.
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Old world nose with nice fruit undercarriage. Balanced with a medium long finish. Bit of mocha/charcoal immediately hits the palate just under the fruit.
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I let this one decant 1-2 hours. Old world earthiness on the nose. Very enjoyable to smell over and over. A fresh clean wine with excellent acidity adding to this well balanced wine. Refreshing savory fruit. Tannins are mild but add to the nice complexity to the wine. The finish is medium long. A very good wine. Would purchase again. I really enjoy every sip.
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My last rating a 93...and considering the qpr, that'd still be where I land. But just as a NdM, and more broadly as Tuscany wine, I think a solid 90. Delicious wine and I'd buy more in a heart beat.
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This was about as good a VNdM for the price as it gets. Nice light to medium body. The mouth while not highly complex, was nice and round and highly balanced. This is a lighter style than I am used to from Vecchia, but quite an enjoyable drinker. Cherries, Cranberry and nice Slovenian oak. Don't expect this to be long lived but should be very enjoyable for the next 6 or so years.
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Wow...I really like this wine, strike that, love it. I love the dark fruits and spiciness with characteristic sangio silkiness...GREAT pizza wine and just as good on the second night. With the wonderful acidity and deep fruit this has several years ahead. Oh yea, great bouquet!
AWESOME QPR
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Very enjoyable wine with aromas of matchstick, cherry and raspberry on the nose. The palate revealed flavors of blackberry, earth, raspberry and mineral. Very pleasing wine that actually went well with roast pork. Enjoyable.
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Nice, bright, light Sangiovese. Can't see the 92 rating given by Wine Spectator. I felt that my bottle was an 88, maybe an 89, so gave it the benefit of doubt. I would buy again but it's not really a bargain at $17.00 but doesn't disappoint.
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Lovely wine from the get-go. A fairly hefty dose of leather, which moderates with air time, over a foundation of dusty tannin, tart cherry, nice oak, and good acidity. A solid wine.
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Well made and true, great price, drinks well next day. Honest and tuscan. Does remind me of walking through Montepulciano on a quiet and warm, dry day.
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06/07/13 - This wine has a pronounced yet pleasant earthy nose that is reflected in the taste. Medium body, subtle tannins, nice sour cherry fruit and mouth watering acidity. Decent finish. Great wine.
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Awkward on night 1, and a little better on night 2, surprisingly drank best on night 4. Not much for fruit or complexity so even at its best Id only give it 86-87, which is better than the 80 I would have given it on first night. The this indicates the CT drinking window is off, probably drink til 2016 but don't expect great things.
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1/28/2019 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
The wine is balancing out nicely. Nice Sangiovese flavors with a dry middle and finish. Tannin is smoothing out nicely now.
My experience with this wine indicates it is a wine for aging to get optimum enjoyment. My earlier age estimate was too conservative; from this bottle, I expect it to be quite good for another 5 + years
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1/22/2017 - THF49 Likes this wine: 86 Points
very dry, boring Sangiovese; none of my guests really liked it
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5/22/2016 - COWineLover wrote: 90 Points
Pnp. This took a little time to unwind in the glass. Solid aromatics with violets, lilac, cherry and hints of tobacco. Well integrated tannins with the acidity possessing great drive and verve. On the palate this has bay leaf, sage, and cherry. Fine length on the acidic finish. Solid.
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3/19/2016 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 90 Points
from mag; very approachable & delicious
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10/9/2015 - Jobu wrote: 90 Points
Did not decant, just an aerator an a few minutes in the glass. Tight dark fruit and a little spice. Opened up more mid way through the bottle. Black berries and cherry with tobacco spice that lasts. WS described it as lush, I didn't get that, still seemed a tad tight. It could develop more in a few years or a good decant. I'd give it another point or two if I was sure of the potential. Even if it doesn't it's still a pretty damn good wine at $16.
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5/17/2015 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just love this wine.. wonderful balance... would take this as my house Italian red in a heart beat. Nice acidity, wonderful fruit. Paired perfectly with calzone. Top end QPR.
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4/5/2015 - Castle Peak wrote: 88 Points
Nice food wine. Pleasant flavor profile.
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2/8/2015 - wtianseter wrote: 88 Points
This wine has a lot of fresh fruit, mostly cherry and strawberry with a light side of tobacco. Finish is mostly fruit but has some nice black tea tannin. Improving with time in cellar.
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11/12/2014 - Cellarseller Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice wine with some dark fruit, complexity and finish.
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10/19/2014 - eniskonuk wrote: 89 Points
- Garnet color. It's balanced and has flavours of strawberry with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - Very nice everyday wine. Still staying strong after a couple of years of cellaring
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10/1/2014 - wineracquet Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is the type of Italian wine that appeals to me. I look for old world structure through tannins and acidity that balance the fruit and this wine has it. If you're looking for fruity, smooth, and easy, look elsewhere!
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9/12/2014 - auhead Likes this wine: 88 Points
Earth, oak, cherry, and alcohol in the nose. Also a slight cool cedar, eucalyptus note. A base of sweet fruit, medium to full body, nice texture and length. The heat and harsh tannins dominate the somewhat fruity, earthy finish. Should be better in a year.
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9/4/2014 - Tim and Bonnie Likes this wine: 88 Points
Old world nose with nice fruit undercarriage. Balanced with a medium long finish. Bit of mocha/charcoal immediately hits the palate just under the fruit.
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9/1/2014 - Chasms wrote: 92 Points
I let this one decant 1-2 hours. Old world earthiness on the nose. Very enjoyable to smell over and over. A fresh clean wine with excellent acidity adding to this well balanced
wine. Refreshing savory fruit. Tannins are mild but add to the nice complexity to the wine. The finish is medium long. A very good wine. Would purchase again. I really enjoy
every sip.
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8/19/2014 - Catman49 Likes this wine: 91 Points
dry, a touch of fruit, and a soft finish. will buy more if I can find it.
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7/10/2014 - jgkost wrote: 87 Points
Particularly sharp. Not the best of these that we had. Didn't mellow over the hour or so it took to drink.
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6/14/2014 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 90 Points
My last rating a 93...and considering the qpr, that'd still be where I land. But just as a NdM, and more broadly as Tuscany wine, I think a solid 90. Delicious wine and I'd buy more in a heart beat.
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5/31/2014 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
This was about as good a VNdM for the price as it gets. Nice light to medium body. The mouth while not highly complex, was nice and round and highly balanced. This is a lighter style than I am used to from Vecchia, but quite an enjoyable drinker. Cherries, Cranberry and nice Slovenian oak. Don't expect this to be long lived but should be very enjoyable for the next 6 or so years.
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4/14/2014 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow...I really like this wine, strike that, love it. I love the dark fruits and spiciness with characteristic sangio silkiness...GREAT pizza wine and just as good on the second night. With the wonderful acidity and deep fruit this has several years ahead. Oh yea, great bouquet!
AWESOME QPR
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4/9/2014 - bianca15 wrote: 88 Points
Nice flavor, soft tannins, a nice finish. It's not a great wine but good for the price.
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3/20/2014 - simonsmd wrote: 91 Points
Woody nose, cherries, crisp mineral finish
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3/2/2014 - slywka7 wrote: 88 Points
Very enjoyable wine with aromas of matchstick, cherry and raspberry on the nose. The palate revealed flavors of blackberry, earth, raspberry and mineral. Very pleasing wine that actually went well with roast pork. Enjoyable.
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1/31/2014 - DStone Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice, bright, light Sangiovese. Can't see the 92 rating given by Wine Spectator. I felt that my bottle was an 88, maybe an 89, so gave it the benefit of doubt. I would buy again but it's not really a bargain at $17.00 but doesn't disappoint.
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1/26/2014 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Just to reiterate the leather element, which does diminish, but did not complement a lamb pasta sauce particularly well. Might be better with steak...
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1/25/2014 - winemo wrote: 88 Points
- Brick color and has flavours of coffee and cherry - Really opened up the second day. Drink/decant now or let it sit 2-3 years.
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1/20/2014 - Cgallivan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very consistent. Paired with pizza and did find it a little weak, but still delish.
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1/16/2014 - jgkost wrote: 89 Points
Nice with decent fruit but a bit sharp. Expected it to mellow but after an hour not much change.
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1/15/2014 - wineracquet Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice dusty tannins and well balanced fruit and acidity. Tastes somewhat like a baby brunello!
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1/9/2014 - Cgallivan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent notes, did drink it later into the evening and it opened up very nicely.
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1/1/2014 - Cgallivan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Top QPR wine! I will buy this at any chance as my daily drinker.
Tart cherry and nice floral note frame this medium body, medium finish wine. Love it! Hard to beat for the money.
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12/30/2013 - eniskonuk wrote: 90 Points
- Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of blackberry and cloves with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish.
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12/19/2013 - eniskonuk wrote: 90 Points
- Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of raspberry with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish.
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11/16/2013 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely wine from the get-go. A fairly hefty dose of leather, which moderates with air time, over a foundation of dusty tannin, tart cherry, nice oak, and good acidity. A solid wine.
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11/7/2013 - emf Likes this wine:
Delicious wine at Il Granaio, lots of sour cherry and earthiness . Softening tannins, delightful.
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11/6/2013 - camben Likes this wine: 92 Points
Love this wine. Cranberry, roses, strawbery, great texture, long finsish, not too heavy. pie crust
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7/23/2013 - LindaFox Likes this wine: 88 Points
90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Tangy, juicy and delicious nicely anchored with an earthiness and spice. Round and soft tannins, great balance.
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7/22/2013 - BoozNooz wrote: 87 Points
Decent, nothing spectacular, but a good, fruity sangiovese. Good value for the money
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6/7/2013 - gordoyflaca wrote: 90 Points
Well made and true, great price, drinks well next day. Honest and tuscan. Does remind me of walking through Montepulciano on a quiet and warm, dry day.
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6/7/2013 - dave_from_MD wrote: 90 Points
06/07/13 - This wine has a pronounced yet pleasant earthy nose that is reflected in the taste. Medium body, subtle tannins, nice sour cherry fruit and mouth watering acidity. Decent finish. Great wine.
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5/16/2013 - ndt wrote: 90 Points
My second bottle of this recently. A hard decant really made a difference in the nose and finish. These could probably hold but...
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5/13/2013 - VinoHunter Likes this wine: 87 Points
similar to my previous notes.
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4/26/2013 - Sid_Mac Likes this wine: 90 Points
Poured through the Vinturi™. Showed more fruit than I was expecting, pleasantly surprised.
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3/26/2013 - VinoHunter Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not the 92 that the WS gives this wine, but I enjoyed it all the same. Very dusty with some good fruit notes.
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2/26/2013 - vc wrote: 73 Points
Disappointing - even when having with pizza.
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2/19/2013 - Sasullivan89 wrote: 85 Points
Disappointed. Perhaps too young.
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2/19/2013 - eniskonuk wrote: 91 Points
- Garnet color.
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2/16/2013 - floating_cellar wrote: 86 Points
Awkward on night 1, and a little better on night 2, surprisingly drank best on night 4. Not much for fruit or complexity so even at its best Id only give it 86-87, which is better than the 80 I would have given it on first night. The this indicates the CT drinking window is off, probably drink til 2016 but don't expect great things.
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1/28/2013 - ndt Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice - subtle floral nose, some midpalate fruit, good acidity, some drying tannin but a long finish. Could hold a year or more but good now.
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12/22/2012 - eniskonuk Likes this wine: 92 Points
smooth, velvety texture. nice finish. lots of berry flavors
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8/29/2012 - SeanJean wrote:
good
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