I initially gave this a 2 hour decant. That wasn't enough. But by hour 3, and with a little time in the glass, this really started to hit its stride.
Really beautiful on the nose and palate with tons of red and black currants, ripe dark plums, black cherry, and smoke.
This is crunchy and savory all at once. I really enjoyed the acidity of the wine, which is just right, and gives this a long, puckery, and mouth watering finish.
Compared to a 2018 Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo that I recently enjoyed and look forward to having again, I'd totally give this the nod over that. And that's saying something. The Fontodi is an excellent wine. But dollars to donuts, this is a heavenly wine that costs significantly less.
Tuscany (Prince Sydney, 40 Hansard Street): Oak, caramel, sweet spice, a touch of cream; muted non-delineated red and black fruits beneath this. Juicy, medium plus intensity acidity, fruit slightly concentrated and savoury on the palate, tannins are drying and coarse flour textured, all persist long assisted by a bit of alcohol warmth. Big. Hmm
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4/3/2024 - PIZZAandBAROLO Likes this wine: 96 Points
Man this was smoking good.
I initially gave this a 2 hour decant. That wasn't enough. But by hour 3, and with a little time in the glass, this really started to hit its stride.
Really beautiful on the nose and palate with tons of red and black currants, ripe dark plums, black cherry, and smoke.
This is crunchy and savory all at once. I really enjoyed the acidity of the wine, which is just right, and gives this a long, puckery, and mouth watering finish.
Compared to a 2018 Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo that I recently enjoyed and look forward to having again, I'd totally give this the nod over that. And that's saying something. The Fontodi is an excellent wine. But dollars to donuts, this is a heavenly wine that costs significantly less.
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2/16/2024 - JGinMO wrote: 92 Points
Hints that it might get much more interesting
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12/3/2023 - GlenviewGSW Likes this wine: 94 Points
Reallly nice wine. Well balanced. Will be better in 3+ years.
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9/16/2023 - StefanAkiko Likes this wine: 92 Points
Not at all as good as the 2019, that (BTW) is one of our most favourite wines of all time.
This is a heavier, extracted, modern biggie style Sangiovese.
The style has its merits, especially the better ones and over time.
One btl to go, with a 10-15 year rest expected before plop.
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5/13/2023 - chatters wrote:
Tuscany (Prince Sydney, 40 Hansard Street): Oak, caramel, sweet spice, a touch of cream; muted non-delineated red and black fruits beneath this. Juicy, medium plus intensity acidity, fruit slightly concentrated and savoury on the palate, tannins are drying and coarse flour textured, all persist long assisted by a bit of alcohol warmth. Big. Hmm
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