Very good. Actually continued to get more complex over an evening of being open. Traditional rustic Sagrantino aromas of violets, rust, vanilla, blackberry, blueberry. The palate echoes the flavors nicely, again with impressive staying power.
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Definitely needed an hour or so to open. Then, big powerful nose, with aged cheese and warm spice. Big tannins that work better with food. Dark fruits, some heat. Enjoyable wine, pretty good deal for a Sagrantino under $30.
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Dark color, inky nose, big saturated body with intense fruit. Definitely "international" style. Not my thing really, but it stood up well to the aggressively seasoned food, which was the main purpose.
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8/26/2018 - mnrando Does not like this wine: 50 Points
Too old
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11/5/2013 - R&R Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good. Actually continued to get more complex over an evening of being open. Traditional rustic Sagrantino aromas of violets, rust, vanilla, blackberry, blueberry. The palate echoes the flavors nicely, again with impressive staying power.
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3/22/2013 - BeaverBob Likes this wine: 91 Points
Needs to air for at least one hour. Excellent tannins, long on flavor, had with gnocchi and red wine sauce. Very old world and a delicious sagrantino.
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3/1/2013 - lifeattable Likes this wine: 90 Points
Definitely needed an hour or so to open. Then, big powerful nose, with aged cheese and warm spice. Big tannins that work better with food. Dark fruits, some heat. Enjoyable wine, pretty good deal for a Sagrantino under $30.
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5/20/2012 - knothoef wrote: 87 Points
Powerfull wine which expresses the mediterranian character. Slight oxidation removes the rough edges.
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12/4/2010 - snaff wrote: 90 Points
Dark and powerful. This is a meaty, leathery wine with subdued dried fruit on the finish. Delicious, and a great food wine.
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4/3/2010 - BailliSacks wrote: 88 Points
Dark color, inky nose, big saturated body with intense fruit. Definitely "international" style. Not my thing really, but it stood up well to the aggressively seasoned food, which was the main purpose.
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