Third of four, and this continues to be outstanding. Still youthful, muscular and needing at least a couple of hours to show its best, this opens to show a tantalizing mix of dark, gothic elements and Tuscan terroir, revealing itself slowly but steadily over hours and a couple of evenings. This is profound stuff, drinking beautifully, with more good years ahead than behind it, really nice on its own but just stunning with spaghetti and meatballs. At what I paid for each, this, the ‘08 Sammarco, the ‘12 Grattamaco L’Aberello, and the ‘07 LMGP make a case that no area is doing better with BDX varietals in the sub $100 range (in the case of this, sub $50, if barely) than Tuscany. Profound stuff. 95+ if scoring
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3/8/2024 - Vinogan(s) wrote: 93 Points
Quite young showing, still plenty of life and some muscle left. This is what good bordeaux should be, but fails to accomplish
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3/5/2024 - Kris G Likes this wine: 92 Points
Juicy black fruits, herbs, small bitter touch, in a perfect spot now
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10/31/2023 - sfwinelover1 Likes this wine:
Third of four, and this continues to be outstanding. Still youthful, muscular and needing at least a couple of hours to show its best, this opens to show a tantalizing mix of dark, gothic elements and Tuscan terroir, revealing itself slowly but steadily over hours and a couple of evenings. This is profound stuff, drinking beautifully, with more good years ahead than behind it, really nice on its own but just stunning with spaghetti and meatballs. At what I paid for each, this, the ‘08 Sammarco, the ‘12 Grattamaco L’Aberello, and the ‘07 LMGP make a case that no area is doing better with BDX varietals in the sub $100 range (in the case of this, sub $50, if barely) than Tuscany. Profound stuff. 95+ if scoring
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3/12/2023 - pdxwinefan wrote:
Highly structured with both tannin and acidity. Fruit is subdued. Needed food.
I liked this, but it came off as very muscular and not easily accessed.
Probably should have decanted for a lot longer.
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2/23/2023 - Vinogan(s) wrote: 93 Points
Excellent vintage for this wine. The note below accurately summarizes it
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