2005 Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 90.4 points

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  11/8/2018 - TUB wrote:

  In Bermuda with Mike and Andrea.

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  7/6/2015 - Wink Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  This is not a poorly made wine. It is just that I have yet to find a California Sangiovese that does justice to the varietal. I haven't opened a bottle in 3 years (see 7/25/12 note). Since then, the oak has integrated. the tannins have faded. The fruit is more present. But it is just not very enjoyable - compared to a good Italian.

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  6/1/2013 - grayfont Likes this wine: 89 Points

  DC/Northern Virginia Off-Line II - "Blind Reds: Favorites vs. Underdogs" (My home, Falls Church, VA): tasted blind. deep red color. big nose, sharp tannins, big powerful body. I guessed this as a syrah and was surprised to find it was the sangiovese influence I was tasting.

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  7/30/2012 - T Warner wrote: 90 Points

  - Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of blackberry, chocolate and cherry. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of black pepper, smokey and coffee with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish.

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  7/25/2012 - Wink wrote: 89 Points

  Over a year since I opened one of these (see 3/15/11 note). Clear dark garnet. Nose of espresso, black cherry and vanilla. Ripe, medium palate of black cherry, blackberry, & sweet toasty oak that could be better integrated. Very good length. Pleasant acidity. Supple tannins. Not as good as previous bottles. Is it fading?

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