Very international style - Ripeness, good amount of oak. The 20% Cab Sauv/Merlot is very noticeable (95% Sangiovese from the 2007 vintage). Still there is a lot of nice fruit there, and the oak is starting to get integrated. Will probably continue to improve in at least 5 more years.
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Wonderful wine. I was shocked to learn this had Cab and Merlot in the blend. The wine was rich and decedent - full bodied packed with flavor, complexity and length. I enjoyed this more than the Riserva.
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12/8/2013 - asheio wrote: 89 Points
Very international style - Ripeness, good amount of oak. The 20% Cab Sauv/Merlot is very noticeable (95% Sangiovese from the 2007 vintage). Still there is a lot of nice fruit there, and the oak is starting to get integrated. Will probably continue to improve in at least 5 more years.
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2/6/2011 - Jack O'Brien wrote: 93 Points
Excellent wine. Very "modern" for an Italian but still rich and delicious in its own right. Same sentiments as previously noted.
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12/23/2010 - Jack O'Brien wrote: 93 Points
Wonderful wine. I was shocked to learn this had Cab and Merlot in the blend. The wine was rich and decedent - full bodied packed with flavor, complexity and length. I enjoyed this more than the Riserva.
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