Got a small taste of a bottle that had been opened for a few hours. Old world nose of tobacco, spices, and light cherries. On the palate dark ripe berries, chocolate, tobacco and soft tannins.
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I would tend to think the note below did not have a chance to let this wine breathe for a while (sort of confirmed by the mention of the green tannins). I don't say that to criticize, merely because when this fully opened up (took near 2 hours in the decanter) it was a really delicious wine! Classic flavors of the region: dark dark ripe berries, oak, dark chocolate, cigarbox, with a nice tartness and acidity. Very nice wine at this price point... be sure to let it breathe as long as it needs!
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11/10/2011 - Bellissimo wrote:
Got a small taste of a bottle that had been opened for a few hours. Old world nose of tobacco, spices, and light cherries. On the palate dark ripe berries, chocolate, tobacco and soft tannins.
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8/9/2011 - David Bohnsack wrote: 86 Points
Dark purple color, a pleasant nose of cherries & spice. The palate was soft, good tannin, smooth. Starts well but with a weak finish.
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9/26/2009 - smorris291 wrote: 88 Points
More reflective of the cabernet in the blend than the sangiovese...but slightly more acidic. Nicely matched with grilled lamb chops.
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7/22/2009 - bin905 wrote: 86 Points
Light red color. Funky barnyard and spice scent. Medium to light body, currant flavor with slightly green tannins.
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7/7/2009 - OTTnMIA wrote: 90 Points
I would tend to think the note below did not have a chance to let this wine breathe for a while (sort of confirmed by the mention of the green tannins). I don't say that to criticize, merely because when this fully opened up (took near 2 hours in the decanter) it was a really delicious wine! Classic flavors of the region: dark dark ripe berries, oak, dark chocolate, cigarbox, with a nice tartness and acidity. Very nice wine at this price point... be sure to let it breathe as long as it needs!
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