6/6. Pale/medium garnet core, wide pale mahogany rim. Nose is moderately intense, savoury, mellow red cherry, strawberry, florals. touch of spice. Medium bodied, mellow, savoury, lightly spiced strawberry fruit, florals, soft tannins, balanced acidity, medium/good length harmonious, savoury finish, light tickle of tannin. Very good indeed, fully mature, for drinking up over the next year or two.
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Medium garnet core, pale garnet rim. Fragrant nose, red fruit, spice, touch of liquorice and earth. Medium/full, spicy red cherry, leather, florals, touch of fig, soft, caressing tannins, balanced acidity, very good length finish wth liquorice notes. Delicious, classic Rosso, drinking beautifully.
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Pale/medium bright ruby core, medium pale garnet rim. Nose shows red cherry, spice, leather, earth. Palate is medium bodied with lovely, bright, almost crunchy red cherry fruit, quite leathery, fine if still grippy tannins, lovely fresh acids and then notes of soil on a good length grippy finish. Dry, savoury and tasty, a classic Rosso.
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No formal note, but this is a great, authentic Rosso, with lovely smoky fruit, liquorice and soil notes, lovely savoury acidity, refined tannins, and a good length, fresh harmonious finish. So drinkable!
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Medium ruby/garnet core, wide pale garnet rim. Smoky red cherries on the nose which has good intensity and is pretty complex with notes of spice, earth and plum. The palate is medium/full bodied with earthy, spicy red cherry fruit, which is rich but with vibrant, tangy contrasting acidity and firm, yet surprisingly refined tannins, capped off with a good length, slightly liquoricey finish. This is an excellent Rosso with good complexity and balance. Drinking well but no hurry.
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Not really the wine one was expecting given the lofty original price never mind the price actually paid. Bit thin and unambigious. Would not buy again.
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Ruby red light in colour in the glass. Smooth, delicate and light to drink hiding its 14% strength, very fruity and bright yet not jammy in anyway, more strawberry like, with a spicy kick to go with it but not with the harshness of a Shiraz or Rioja would deliver. Not outstanding yet very well made and so very easy to drink given its hidden 14%.
Starter of garlic bread perhaps a little too salty (it was Aldi's own...ha) and harsh for this delicate wine in flavour, main was steak (raised my game - Sainsbury's Tast the Difference) with baked potato and summer veg (from my garden no less), worked admirally whilst being fresh and fruity the spice carried through with light tanins and a hint of chocolate. Not for game, that would require something a little more full bodied.
Giving it some cellar time might bring the spice and depth through...?? Unlike any Sangiovese i've had thus far which is often very dry and sharp.
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7/15/2016 - Paul D Likes this wine: 88 Points
6/6. Pale/medium garnet core, wide pale mahogany rim. Nose is moderately intense, savoury, mellow red cherry, strawberry, florals. touch of spice. Medium bodied, mellow, savoury, lightly spiced strawberry fruit, florals, soft tannins, balanced acidity, medium/good length harmonious, savoury finish, light tickle of tannin. Very good indeed, fully mature, for drinking up over the next year or two.
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7/22/2015 - Paul D wrote: 89 Points
Medium garnet core, pale garnet rim. Fragrant nose, red fruit, spice, touch of liquorice and earth. Medium/full, spicy red cherry, leather, florals, touch of fig, soft, caressing tannins, balanced acidity, very good length finish wth liquorice notes. Delicious, classic Rosso, drinking beautifully.
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2/26/2014 - Paul D wrote: 88 Points
Pale/medium bright ruby core, medium pale garnet rim. Nose shows red cherry, spice, leather, earth. Palate is medium bodied with lovely, bright, almost crunchy red cherry fruit, quite leathery, fine if still grippy tannins, lovely fresh acids and then notes of soil on a good length grippy finish. Dry, savoury and tasty, a classic Rosso.
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6/18/2013 - Paul D wrote:
No formal note, but another great showing with sour, but pure red cherry, leather, notes of earth, lovely tangy acids, firm but fine tannins.
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3/19/2013 - ipwil wrote: 84 Points
The potential just does not achieve..... pity.
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1/17/2013 - Paul D Likes this wine: 89 Points
No formal note, but this is a great, authentic Rosso, with lovely smoky fruit, liquorice and soil notes, lovely savoury acidity, refined tannins, and a good length, fresh harmonious finish. So drinkable!
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10/17/2012 - Paul D wrote: 88 Points
Medium ruby/garnet core, wide pale garnet rim. Smoky red cherries on the nose which has good intensity and is pretty complex with notes of spice, earth and plum. The palate is medium/full bodied with earthy, spicy red cherry fruit, which is rich but with vibrant, tangy contrasting acidity and firm, yet surprisingly refined tannins, capped off with a good length, slightly liquoricey finish. This is an excellent Rosso with good complexity and balance. Drinking well but no hurry.
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3/5/2012 - nebre8 wrote: 78 Points
mellowed out considerably a day after opening, but no more than average table wine
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2/11/2012 - ipwil wrote: 82 Points
Not really the wine one was expecting given the lofty original price never mind the price actually paid. Bit thin and unambigious. Would not buy again.
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9/26/2011 - ajetnil wrote: 85 Points
Great value. Perfect as everyday wine you can really enjoy.
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8/6/2011 - wabi47 wrote: 87 Points
medium body; young tangy currant mineral and spice; has some upside
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7/9/2011 - ipwil wrote: 87 Points
Ruby red light in colour in the glass. Smooth, delicate and light to drink hiding its 14% strength, very fruity and bright yet not jammy in anyway, more strawberry like, with a spicy kick to go with it but not with the harshness of a Shiraz or Rioja would deliver. Not outstanding yet very well made and so very easy to drink given its hidden 14%.
Starter of garlic bread perhaps a little too salty (it was Aldi's own...ha) and harsh for this delicate wine in flavour, main was steak (raised my game - Sainsbury's Tast the Difference) with baked potato and summer veg (from my garden no less), worked admirally whilst being fresh and fruity the spice carried through with light tanins and a hint of chocolate. Not for game, that would require something a little more full bodied.
Giving it some cellar time might bring the spice and depth through...?? Unlike any Sangiovese i've had thus far which is often very dry and sharp.
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