I was expecting disappointment with this wine, but it surprised me. The nose is quite rustic, with sweeter red fruits reminiscent of a lighter bodied Zinfandel and a nice spicy note. (I'm using the Ravenscroft 'Invisible' glass that is supposed to be for Chardonnay and Chianti, and I figured this was close to Chianti) Strong acidity on the palate, some nice anise and red fruit with a touch of brett - reminds me just a bit of Bordeaux on the flavor profile, but with the acidity of a Chianti. Finish is rather short, but not unpleasant. Paired well with Papparadelle with Pecorino, snap peas, Jalepenos, and spicy sausage - the extra fat from the cheese and the sausage really was matched well with the wine.
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[Composite cork] Medium ruby red. Immediate aromas of dark berries backed up by cherries and oak. Very soft tannins, fruity palette that's more sangiovese than cab-merlot, and decent acid crispness on the finish. Simple, enjoyable Toscana rosso.
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Pop and pour. Red fruits and floral notes on the nose. Light red fruit, some light-medium tannins on the palate. Nice food wine. Very drinkable wine even as pop and pour.
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A very nice wine with an interesting layering of grapes. The Prugnolo Gentile grape lightens the Cab and Merlot blend to provide a refreshing and enjoyable red that pairs well with a variety of foods.
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7/3/2012 - rtheiler wrote: 80 Points
Medium Italian red. Nothing special. May be beyond peak
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6/23/2010 - Todd French Likes this wine: 89 Points
I was expecting disappointment with this wine, but it surprised me. The nose is quite rustic, with sweeter red fruits reminiscent of a lighter bodied Zinfandel and a nice spicy note. (I'm using the Ravenscroft 'Invisible' glass that is supposed to be for Chardonnay and Chianti, and I figured this was close to Chianti) Strong acidity on the palate, some nice anise and red fruit with a touch of brett - reminds me just a bit of Bordeaux on the flavor profile, but with the acidity of a Chianti. Finish is rather short, but not unpleasant. Paired well with Papparadelle with Pecorino, snap peas, Jalepenos, and spicy sausage - the extra fat from the cheese and the sausage really was matched well with the wine.
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4/10/2010 - fries Likes this wine:
[Composite cork] Medium ruby red. Immediate aromas of dark berries backed up by cherries and oak. Very soft tannins, fruity palette that's more sangiovese than cab-merlot, and decent acid crispness on the finish. Simple, enjoyable Toscana rosso.
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3/12/2010 - Jazzman wrote: 87 Points
Pop and pour. Red fruits and floral notes on the nose. Light red fruit, some light-medium tannins on the palate. Nice food wine. Very drinkable wine even as pop and pour.
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10/18/2009 - newworldman wrote: 87 Points
A medium wine. Good fruit, not much tannin. Would but another bottle.
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5/6/2009 - hutch wrote: 86 Points
Dalla Terra Tasting (CT): Nice fruit. Solid fruit. Ok. 86-87
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4/13/2009 - rbb100 wrote: 88 Points
A very nice wine with an interesting layering of grapes. The Prugnolo Gentile grape lightens the Cab and Merlot blend to provide a refreshing and enjoyable red that pairs well with a variety of foods.
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2/24/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Earthy and robust.
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