A wine which was certainly not built for a 20-year aging period but which has held its place with a nose on leather and a mouth of a simple and fluid construction, a beautiful balance between an expressive substance and a fine acidity. The wildfowl finish signs a pleasant and readable wine.
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Maybe a tad past its prime, but soft and integrated. Drank with another good chianti over Tuscan food - this one was clearly more mature and balanced than the other one. Dark purple color, no real age showing there. Fruit had receded on the nose and palate, but was still in good evidence with the earthiness and funk. Times like these make me appreciate my storage conditions. Wines seem to age well in there; I just need to have patience.
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9/1/2021 - 100PercentArabica wrote: 95 Points
Really drinking great….near perfect.
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1/17/2021 - Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 89 Points
A wine which was certainly not built for a 20-year aging period but which has held its place with a nose on leather and a mouth of a simple and fluid construction, a beautiful balance between an expressive substance and a fine acidity. The wildfowl finish signs a pleasant and readable wine.
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9/1/2014 - SineQuaNon Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beautiful, rich wine showing a deep garnet colour and a lot of tertiary development. Recommended if you can find it from proper provenance.
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1/24/2012 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 90 Points
Maybe a tad past its prime, but soft and integrated. Drank with another good chianti over Tuscan food - this one was clearly more mature and balanced than the other one. Dark purple color, no real age showing there. Fruit had receded on the nose and palate, but was still in good evidence with the earthiness and funk. Times like these make me appreciate my storage conditions. Wines seem to age well in there; I just need to have patience.
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4/2/2011 - Triton03 wrote: 90 Points
Fully mature, deep oak and leather. A journey into real Italy.
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