2011 Toccata Classico

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 87.6 points

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  1/6/2016 - jmcmchi wrote:

  Smoke on nose Smooth with attractive fruit, soft tannins

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  12/13/2015 - srh Likes this wine:

  N: Fragrant -- cherries? Seems complex
  
  P: Med body; Excellent, palate-cleansing acidity; GOOD length. Though drinking VERY well right now, I suspect it has peaked. [45% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Freisa, & 5% Petit Verdot]

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  9/15/2015 - Wine.woot_taster wrote:

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  '11 Classico review:
  
  I know nothing about this wine other than the vintage.
  
  Color is very pretty. Translucent blood-colored. Seems like good extraction.
  
  The nose is very appealing. Big with sweet red fruits. It has a tinge of alcohol on the nose. it smells like a big new-world sangio actually.
  
  On the palate, the wine is light-medium body. Tart, red fruits. Nice gripping acidity. Moderate tannins. Not grainy or green but not sweet or round. Quite drying. This tastes like a new-world sangio. Fruit concentration is a little light for my fruit-bomb-loving palate. Moderate, dry finish that persists in the back of my palate.
  
  Really pretty, elegant wine. I'm guessing this would be great with some bolognese or a lighter cream sauce. Tried it along with some Parmesan from a block and it was a little over-powered so I'd avoid really bold foods. I'm guessing it won't get better but I can't see it falling off over the next year or two. Fair price at around $15/btl.
  
  The wine has been opened now for about 6 hours. Bottle recorked, sitting on the counter.
  
  The wine is much fuller in the mouth now. For sure solidly in the medium-bodied category now. The tannins and acid are far more balanced. Not much change in flavor-profile but a significant difference weight, mouthfeel, and structure. Solid wine.
  
  I suggest a nice decant before enjoying.

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