I opened my previous bottle of this wine 5 years ago, and found it lacking integration and with very heavy sediment. The intervening period has brought it together somewhat, though the sediment remains a good reason for careful decanting. Decanted 2hrs.Paired with lamb shanks this time round. In the glass, ruby-red. On the nose, leather, damson, dark forest fruits, with an astringent high palate note. On the palate, high alcohol, dominating the landscape, but warm notes and a long finish. Not my style, butenjoyable nonetheless
So good after drinking French and new world, almost exclusively for six months, to have a bottle of Italian. Bold, nicely structured and with the Italian spice (must be Cab Franc). I forget how much I love Italian Super Tuscans - and nearly all other varietals too - so will now have a phase of mucho Italiano! Yum.
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2/22/2024 - Tim Heaton wrote:
PnP that was not for my tastes; a bit tired, too.
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10/22/2020 - El Tino wrote: 85 Points
I opened my previous bottle of this wine 5 years ago, and found it lacking integration and with very heavy sediment. The intervening period has brought it together somewhat, though the sediment remains a good reason for careful decanting. Decanted 2hrs.Paired with lamb shanks this time round. In the glass, ruby-red. On the nose, leather, damson, dark forest fruits, with an astringent high palate note. On the palate, high alcohol, dominating the landscape, but warm notes and a long finish. Not my style, butenjoyable nonetheless
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10/17/2020 - cugel_saga wrote: 88 Points
Smokey and deep. Good from the off, a pleasant, soft, gentle experience.
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12/7/2019 - justkeeprunin' Likes this wine: 93 Points
what a surprised, drinking very well now and will hold probably for another 3-5 years - decent effort from Ludovico Antinori. outstanding value
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11/14/2019 - LOZFOZ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank at home.
So good after drinking French and new world, almost exclusively for six months, to have a bottle of Italian. Bold, nicely structured and with the Italian spice (must be Cab Franc). I forget how much I love Italian Super Tuscans - and nearly all other varietals too - so will now have a phase of mucho Italiano! Yum.
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