Palette49 A few years ago I sat in a restaurant in Montepulciano and had pasta with asparagus and this wine of a more recent vintage. Today I try to duplicate the magic of that occasion: Same dish and the 2004 Poggio alla Sala Riserva. Although I do miss the ambiance of that occasion, the wine stands on its own and genuinely measures up to that event. I decanted the bottle two hours ago and I'm glad that I did. No rough edges. Full fruit flavors with perhaps one of the most enjoyable finishes. Definitely a food friendly wine. When I grow up I want to be an Italian, live in Tuscany and immerse myself in all their local wines.
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4/2/2013 - Palette49 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Palette49
A few years ago I sat in a restaurant in Montepulciano and had pasta with asparagus and this wine of a more recent vintage. Today I try to duplicate the magic of that occasion: Same dish and the 2004 Poggio alla Sala Riserva. Although I do miss the ambiance of that occasion, the wine stands on its own and genuinely measures up to that event. I decanted the bottle two hours ago and I'm glad that I did. No rough edges. Full fruit flavors with perhaps one of the most enjoyable finishes. Definitely a food friendly wine. When I grow up I want to be an Italian, live in Tuscany and immerse myself in all their local wines.
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10/25/2010 - Thorhansen wrote: 86 Points
Dekanterer før en hjortesteksmiddag :)
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1/4/2010 - ews3 wrote: 89 Points
Synygy Wine Tasting Club - Italy (Turbine Hall, Chester PA): very nice red fruit profile with light floral notes. medium tannins. I think this is as good as it will get, but it is a nice wine today.
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