Wine was an excellent choice for our lasagna dinner. The full fruitiness ended with a spicy medium finish. We decanted for 15 minutes before the 1st pour but the wine continued to evolve throughout the evening. The subtle spice went well with our meal. Excellent!
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Noticed this wine on sale at my local store and checked reviews online. Most were positive so bought 3 bottles on a whim. Decanted over 6 hours
Color: Crimson red showing some age Nose: cherry preserves, fire embers, smoke, dark plum Palate: red cherries, some chewiness, raspberry Finish: Medium long
Not bad, but wondering if the bottle was slightly flawed. My cork was extremely brittle so it’s possible it dried out and might have impacted the taste. Will update once I get around to one of the other 2 bottles.
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Impressive showing for such a big production wine. Bright, aromatic, with leathery and earthy dark fruit, black cherries, and tobacco. Shows plummy tension, fresh acidity, and age-worthy structure. Excellent with food.
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I haven't had this wine for over a decade; and I am not disappointed. A viscous (@14.5% abv) delicious black fruit and cherry driven chianti classico with medium acidity and medium(+) tannin, and medium(+) body. Suave mouthfeel, balanced and slightly concentrated, without being overpowering. Great length with delicious bitter-sweet balanced finish featuring elegant tannins. A winner. Only feature to fault is that abit a residual alcohol heat emerges which may be mitigated by decanting.
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4/15/2022 - Jute Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pretty good.Wouldbuyagainbutatretailprice.
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12/24/2021 - PhStern Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking really nicely right now. Will last longer, but the Ducale Oro gets too soft for my taste towards the end of is drinking window.
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12/18/2021 - Kathleenbiffle Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wine was an excellent choice for our lasagna dinner. The full fruitiness ended with a spicy medium finish. We decanted for 15 minutes before the 1st pour but the wine continued to evolve throughout the evening. The subtle spice went well with our meal. Excellent!
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10/9/2021 - PhStern Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking well - will last a couple more years, but I don't think much longer.
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4/11/2021 - CubFan4Life wrote: 88 Points
Noticed this wine on sale at my local store and checked reviews online. Most were positive so bought 3 bottles on a whim. Decanted over 6 hours
Color: Crimson red showing some age
Nose: cherry preserves, fire embers, smoke, dark plum
Palate: red cherries, some chewiness, raspberry
Finish: Medium long
Not bad, but wondering if the bottle was slightly flawed. My cork was extremely brittle so it’s possible it dried out and might have impacted the taste. Will update once I get around to one of the other 2 bottles.
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8/4/2020 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Impressive showing for such a big production wine. Bright, aromatic, with leathery and earthy dark fruit, black cherries, and tobacco. Shows plummy tension, fresh acidity, and age-worthy structure. Excellent with food.
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3/20/2020 - Barolo Raymond Likes this wine: 91 Points
I haven't had this wine for over a decade; and I am not disappointed. A viscous (@14.5% abv) delicious black fruit and cherry driven chianti classico with medium acidity and medium(+) tannin, and medium(+) body. Suave mouthfeel, balanced and slightly concentrated, without being overpowering. Great length with delicious bitter-sweet balanced finish featuring elegant tannins. A winner. Only feature to fault is that abit a residual alcohol heat emerges which may be mitigated by decanting.
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