Aerated to decanter (and off the sediment) for 2 hours. Med+ ruby, little sign of age. Aromas lean toward black fruit, some old leather, Tuscan dust/soil notes, and some lovely blue/purple flowers. Full-bodied, beginning to unwind, but the tannins are still holding somewhat firm - it's drinkable, for sure, but I think I'd prefer to see it in 3-5 more years, at which time I think it will be much more harmonious; last drop was the best. Easily recommended, and may well 'bracket up' in the coming years.
one of the best wines I've had. This stuff was fantastic. Deep red color, gorgeous nose and a long, long finish. Just superb! Can't say enough and at a reasonable price point as well. I can't get enough of the Super Tuscans.
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I love this wine. It is fantastic. Great fruit, excellent tannins, certainly on the heavier, fruit forward side of things but comes off complex and multi-dimensional. JS called it "Colgin of Tuscany." I'm not sure about that exactly but it is very, very good for sure and way more affordable than Colgin of course. I'm also a huge fan of the Volpolo Sapaio Bolgheri and other Italian super tuscans. They are a great find at this point and most aren't crazy expensive.
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deep color and gorgeous aroma. Good balance plus a little different. Just a tad short on the finish. Not quite the depth and complexity of a Napa cult cab as its been compared, but definitely a valiant effort, especially for an Italian wine. I would buy this again, especially at this price point.
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needs a good 3 or 4 years - nice with a 2 hour decant, very nice elegant nose - but tannins still dominate even with decant - likely to be a higher score when tannins resolve.
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--- COLOR: Opaque garnet with med-garnet rim, like the 2004 NOTE: Inferior to the 2004, much more angular in the ash/mineral structure. Starts out like a dirty ashtray with a nice BdM poured inside. Once the ash subsides the red cherry juice asserts itself, then some leather and nutmeg. The mouth is better, as it has some added dimensions of blackberry liqueur to the red cherry liqueur, but there's still some muddy ash element in the background at all times. The finish really pronounces this more, and I think I'm generous with my score. It's a well-made wine but not for my palate.
DECANT: 1-6 hours GLASS USED: Bordeaux TASTE: 9.0 OTHER: COST: 75 VALUE: 1.5 PREVIOUSLY TASTED: TRY AGAIN: now - 2020 PAIRING: pizza Inquiries can be addressed to troypeterson@usa.net ---
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Hafif opak morumsu derin yakut renkte.Ön buruna fıçı,meyve,toprak ve animal notların güzel bir harmonisi hakim.Son derece dengeli bir şekilde hissedilen fıçıdan gelen aromalara,siyah olgun meyvalar,orman tabanı gibi topraksılık ve açılmış kurşun kalem aromalarına arkada mint ve deri gibi animal notalar eşlik ediyor.Ortaüstü gövdeli.Son derece konsantre ve sıkı bir yapıya sahip.Aynı zamanda damakta genişleyici.Tazeliği ve sürekliliği çok iyi.Siyah meyva ve yeşil biber tatları belirgin.Asit diri değil ancak genel dengesi çok iyi.Uzun keyifli bitişinde belirgin ama olgun ve sıkı tanen yapısı dikkat çekici.
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Hafif opak morumsu derin yakut renkte.Ön buruna fıçı,meyve,toprak ve animal notların güzel bir harmonisi hakim.Son derece dengeli bir şekilde hissedilen fıçıdan gelen aromalara,siyah olgun meyvalar,orman tabanı gibi topraksılık ve açılmış kurşun kalem aromalarına arkada mint ve deri gibi animal notalar eşlik ediyor.Ortaüstü gövdeli.Son derece konsantre ve sıkı bir yapıya sahip.Aynı zamanda damakta genişleyici.Tazeliği ve sürekliliği çok iyi.Siyah meyva ve yeşil biber tatları belirgin.Asit diri değil ancak genel dengesi çok iyi.Uzun keyifli bitişinde belirgin ama olgun ve sıkı tanen yapısı dikkat çekici.
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2/14/2021 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Aerated to decanter (and off the sediment) for 2 hours. Med+ ruby, little sign of age. Aromas lean toward black fruit, some old leather, Tuscan dust/soil notes, and some lovely blue/purple flowers. Full-bodied, beginning to unwind, but the tannins are still holding somewhat firm - it's drinkable, for sure, but I think I'd prefer to see it in 3-5 more years, at which time I think it will be much more harmonious; last drop was the best. Easily recommended, and may well 'bracket up' in the coming years.
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12/16/2017 - Chris Likes this wine: 95 Points
one of the best wines I've had. This stuff was fantastic. Deep red color, gorgeous nose and a long, long finish. Just superb! Can't say enough and at a reasonable price point as well. I can't get enough of the Super Tuscans.
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11/3/2017 - Chris Likes this wine: 95 Points
I love this wine. It is fantastic. Great fruit, excellent tannins, certainly on the heavier, fruit forward side of things but comes off complex and multi-dimensional. JS called it "Colgin of Tuscany." I'm not sure about that exactly but it is very, very good for sure and way more affordable than Colgin of course. I'm also a huge fan of the Volpolo Sapaio Bolgheri and other Italian super tuscans. They are a great find at this point and most aren't crazy expensive.
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7/23/2017 - Chris Likes this wine: 93 Points
deep color and gorgeous aroma. Good balance plus a little different. Just a tad short on the finish. Not quite the depth and complexity of a Napa cult cab as its been compared, but definitely a valiant effort, especially for an Italian wine. I would buy this again, especially at this price point.
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5/17/2017 - andtheodor wrote:
Dense, tannic, and unforgiving right now. Needs a decade before this might provide any interest for me. A chore to finish.
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10/23/2016 - Angle Gold Likes this wine: 93 Points
Blueberry, tobacco, black current, licorice. Beautiful Super Tuscan.
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10/13/2013 - AngryPrez Likes this wine: 90 Points
needs a good 3 or 4 years - nice with a 2 hour decant, very nice elegant nose - but tannins still dominate even with decant - likely to be a higher score when tannins resolve.
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6/24/2013 - schwollonson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still too young. Try again in one year.
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2/1/2013 - tp096255 wrote: 90 Points
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COLOR: Opaque garnet with med-garnet rim, like the 2004
NOTE: Inferior to the 2004, much more angular in the ash/mineral structure. Starts out like a dirty ashtray with a nice BdM poured inside. Once the ash subsides the red cherry juice asserts itself, then some leather and nutmeg. The mouth is better, as it has some added dimensions of blackberry liqueur to the red cherry liqueur, but there's still some muddy ash element in the background at all times. The finish really pronounces this more, and I think I'm generous with my score. It's a well-made wine but not for my palate.
DECANT: 1-6 hours
GLASS USED: Bordeaux
TASTE: 9.0
OTHER:
COST: 75
VALUE: 1.5
PREVIOUSLY TASTED:
TRY AGAIN: now - 2020
PAIRING: pizza
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11/23/2012 - ŞarapTutkunları wrote: 94 Points
Hafif opak morumsu derin yakut renkte.Ön buruna fıçı,meyve,toprak ve animal notların güzel bir harmonisi hakim.Son derece dengeli bir şekilde hissedilen fıçıdan gelen aromalara,siyah olgun meyvalar,orman tabanı gibi topraksılık ve açılmış kurşun kalem aromalarına arkada mint ve deri gibi animal notalar eşlik ediyor.Ortaüstü gövdeli.Son derece konsantre ve sıkı bir yapıya sahip.Aynı zamanda damakta genişleyici.Tazeliği ve sürekliliği çok iyi.Siyah meyva ve yeşil biber tatları belirgin.Asit diri değil ancak genel dengesi çok iyi.Uzun keyifli bitişinde belirgin ama olgun ve sıkı tanen yapısı dikkat çekici.
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11/23/2012 - Ilker Ozdemir wrote: 94 Points
Hafif opak morumsu derin yakut renkte.Ön buruna fıçı,meyve,toprak ve animal notların güzel bir harmonisi hakim.Son derece dengeli bir şekilde hissedilen fıçıdan gelen aromalara,siyah olgun meyvalar,orman tabanı gibi topraksılık ve açılmış kurşun kalem aromalarına arkada mint ve deri gibi animal notalar eşlik ediyor.Ortaüstü gövdeli.Son derece konsantre ve sıkı bir yapıya sahip.Aynı zamanda damakta genişleyici.Tazeliği ve sürekliliği çok iyi.Siyah meyva ve yeşil biber tatları belirgin.Asit diri değil ancak genel dengesi çok iyi.Uzun keyifli bitişinde belirgin ama olgun ve sıkı tanen yapısı dikkat çekici.
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10/15/2011 - Guido L. wrote:
- It's somewhat balanced with a full body. Leathery texture with a medium finish.
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