A nice, entry-level introduction to the varietal. Not a lot going on, but it's technically sound and offers the characteristic Dolcetto dryness with fruity overtones. I would buy again for $9.99 at Trader Joe's
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Mostly Schiava, with a touch of Lagrein. Tart and pre-ripe tasting, like a Teroldego or a Lagrein. A touch of Pinot Noir-like characteristics, but the acid is balanced. Maybe not worth $21.99 at Astor Wines in New York, but I don't mind paying a little more to learn about a new varietal.
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Bouquet of freshly-picked roses (or rose water). Deep garnet in color. Perky. "Jumpy" mouthful that refuses to sit (This is a positive experience). Much closer to a Tuscan Sangiovese that many of the other Californias I've had. Good work on the restrained fruit. Surprisingly complex for a 2009. No comparison to Mosby's acid bomb. Perfect balance of fruit and tannin. I drank a second bottle and got a little heat going down.
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2008 Bruno Porro Dogliani San Luigi
7/18/2014 - drunkdago wrote: 87 Points
A nice, entry-level introduction to the varietal. Not a lot going on, but it's technically sound and offers the characteristic Dolcetto dryness with fruity overtones. I would buy again for $9.99 at Trader Joe's
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2006 Garlider-Kerschbaumer Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler Klausner Laitacher
7/5/2014 - drunkdago wrote: 88 Points
Mostly Schiava, with a touch of Lagrein. Tart and pre-ripe tasting, like a Teroldego or a Lagrein. A touch of Pinot Noir-like characteristics, but the acid is balanced. Maybe not worth $21.99 at Astor Wines in New York, but I don't mind paying a little more to learn about a new varietal.
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2009 Stolpman Sangiovese
7/5/2014 - drunkdago wrote: 90 Points
Bouquet of freshly-picked roses (or rose water). Deep garnet in color. Perky. "Jumpy" mouthful that refuses to sit (This is a positive experience). Much closer to a Tuscan Sangiovese that many of the other Californias I've had. Good work on the restrained fruit. Surprisingly complex for a 2009. No comparison to Mosby's acid bomb. Perfect balance of fruit and tannin. I drank a second bottle and got a little heat going down.
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