2012 Petroni Sangiovese Poggio Alla Pietra

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 90.3 points

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  4/21/2024 - VinoHunter Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This bottle showed more age than the last. Still good and enjoyable.

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  3/11/2024 - Nojomoschwa Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Wasn't sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed this! It does taste quite Brunello-like…in a warm vintage. There was a ton of sediment on the bottom of the cork, btw. Very fun to drink and still has room to evolve nicely. Crazy value at $20 from Last Bottle. Excited to try the vertical of their Cabs that I bought form LB now, too.

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  2/9/2024 - agdphd Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Lots of junk in the bottle--ended up running this through a filter into a decanter before drinking, and glad I did!
  
  Beautiful aroma that erupted as soon as I started pouring and was still evident an hour later at the end of the meal--herbs and red fruits, reminiscent of some Cab Francs I've enjoyed. More red fruit on the palate, with surprisingly fresh acidity for a wine twelve years off vintage balancing a hint of sweetness. Plenty of tannin that sticks to the gums, supporting a medium-length finish.
  
  This is quite a nice wine! Food-friendly acidity, interesting aroma, and enough tannin to stand up to some fat; this was a solid pairing for some Neapolitan pizza. Given the sturdy tannins and fresh acidity, I don't think this is anywhere near its decline despite its age--drink or hold!

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  1/6/2024 - VinoHunter Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Bought three vintages of this wine through LB. I typically have not found Sangiovese in the states to be good/enjoyable. This was a wonderful example of the grape. I would have a hard time distinguishing between this and a good Chianti. The taste of age is there, but I think it can go a few more years.

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  3/15/2020 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  An elegant expression of Sangiovese. Some sediment on the cork, but clean and clear ruby rim. Light and juicy with lingering finish.

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