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2005 Opolo Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2005 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Opolo (web) | ||
| Variety | Sangiovese | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Central Coast | ||
| Appellation | Paso Robles | ||
| UPC Code | 803070008002 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 17 notes) | |
| Tasted by plasiter67 on 11/1/2009 & rated 89 points: Nose: blackberries and cherries.Tase: Same as nose. Mouthfeel: Good acid and fairly tannic with a long finish. Overall: A very nice wine overall. definiely a solid value play. (249 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 10/31/2009 & rated 87 points: Raisin, cherry, dried cherry, spice and iron with a nice finish. This is more like Zinfandel and maybe domestic Merlot than a Chianti. The flavor is nice but the alcohol is 14.8%. It does not impact the flavor too bad but when the wine is in my mouth I feel the alcohol vapors in my nose. (227 views) | |
| Tasted by Don10e on 6/19/2009 & rated 88 points: (235 views) | |
| Tasted by Jbegleiter on 5/21/2009 & rated 91 points: (265 views) | |
| Tasted by bigtedshred on 4/4/2009 & rated 89 points: (283 views) | |
| Tasted by Guitar George on 2/21/2009 & rated 90 points: Great food wine and agree with the notes regarding complexity (474 views) | |
| Tasted by swimnfit on 1/11/2009 & rated 90 points: smooth velvety and complex. Mild tannins and light fruit. (469 views) | |
| Tasted by Don10e on 1/3/2009 & rated 89 points: (278 views) | |
| Tasted by clwagner on 12/25/2008 & rated 85 points: (305 views) | |
| Tasted by swimnfit on 11/21/2008 & rated 89 points: Beautiful bouquet upon pouring. Nice light fruit forward wine with cherries and dark fruit. Soft tannins make the wine a delight to drink before and during any meal. (489 views) | |
| Tasted by Don10e on 11/2/2008 & rated 88 points: (287 views) | |
| Tasted by dominicthedonkey on 11/2/2008 & rated 88 points: (313 views) | |
| Tasted by ochaos on 8/23/2008 & rated 87 points: (332 views) | |
| Tasted by Blue Shorts on 8/11/2008 & rated 89 points: A nice, fruit-forward sangiovese. Big nose of blackberries and cherries. Nice acid and tannins on the palate with a strong finish. It's a fun wine with a decent QPR. (581 views) | |
| Tasted by MBrown on 12/14/2007 & rated 88 points: Solid wine, loads of fruit hit the palate nice oak notes as well. Classic CA ripeness but not over the top. (760 views) | |
| Tasted by Winefish on 11/24/2007 & rated 90 points: What can I say? Fruit forward, smooth, rich. Always a keeper. (774 views) | |
| Tasted by Don10e on 11/23/2007 & rated 87 points: (387 views) |
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About red wine SANGIOVESE: (Pronounced "sahn-joh-veh-zeh"). Semi-classic grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. Used to produce the Chianti and other Tuscan red wines. Has many clonal versions, two of which seem to predominate. The Sangiovese Grosso clone Brunello variety is used for the dark red, traditionally powerful and slow-maturing "Brunello di Montalcino" wine. The other is the Sangiovese Piccolo, also known under the historical synonym name Sangioveto, used for standard Chianti Classico DOC wines. Old vine derived wine is often used in the better versions, needing several years ageing to reach peak. A third clone, Morellino, is used in a popular wine blend with the same name found in the southern part of the province. Recent efforts in California with clones of this variety are very promising, producing medium-bodied reds with rich cherry or plumlike flavors and aromas. Among the available clonal versions are R6 and R7, derived from the Montalcino region of Italy, having average productivity/ripening and producing small berries on medium size clusters. R10 and R24 are well-recommended. R23, listed as deriving from the Emilia-Romagna region, has good vigor with medium-small clusters with earlier ripening. R102 derives from the Montepulciano region and reported to have average vigor with moderate productivity that results in higher sugar levels and good acidity from medium-small berries on medium-small clusters. Has synonym name of Nielluccio where grown in Corsica. WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in almost 10 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Central Coast Wine Growers Association Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Set apart by unique climate and geography, Paso Robles Wine Country provides prime growing conditions for more than 40 varietals planted over 26,000 acres of vineyards. More than 170 wineries craft this fruit into premium wines, gaining recognition around the world. The fruit, the wines and the distinct environment have quickly made Paso Robles California's third largest and fastest growing wine region. |
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