Montreal Offline: Italian Anything

This was a sendoff offline for Steve8 and J. before they're trip to Italy. The regular group of wino's were present. The restaurant was our first try for an offline there and I don't think it will be our last. Very nice eclectic menu where everything is prepared in three's. The foie gras is simply outstanding.
All the reds were served blind.

• 2004 Planeta Fiano Sicilia Cometa 86 Points

  Italy, Sicily, Sicilia

  White opener wine: Thanks Dr.C. Not served blind.
  Bright clear amberish yellow. Nose of pears, citrus and burnt sugar. Slightly tart burnt sugar on the palate with a sour taste on the mid palate. This also had a slightly bitter finish.

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• 2001 Château Bastor-Lamontagne 89 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Sauternes served with the foie gras course: Thanks lovelandre. Not served blind.
  Nice golden yellow, bright clear rim. Nice nose of litchis, almonds and a nice glycerin mouth-feel. Short-medium finish. Paired well with the Foie Gras three ways.

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• 2005 Stefania Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch 92 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

  Nice ruby red. Nose of almonds, sour cherries, coffee and vanilla. Nice mouth-feel with soft tannins, mouthful of cooked fruits with a touch of licorice. Well balanced acidity on medium to long enjoyable finish.
  Thanks Steve8.
  My WOTN #2

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• 1999 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT 86 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Deep ruby red. Nose of Worcestershire, fresh meat, sour green apples. Mouth of very tart sour cherries with gripping tannins on a slightly short vinegary finish.

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• 2001 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 90 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  Decanted for six hours before, sent back to the bottle for the offline.
  Deep ruby with clear rim. Nose of raw meat, stewed fruits. Nice mouth-feel of tart fruits. Medium plus length and balance acidity. Needs more time. I thought I would have been more wowed than this.

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• 2004 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Very deep ruby red. Closed nose, gripping tannins on a short tart finish. Needs more time.
  Second visit later in the evening revealed some fruits but still very closed. This will come around. Reserve note for another time.

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• 2003 Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Zanna 91 Points

  Italy, Abruzzi, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

  Deep ruby red. Nose of brown sugar, cherries, raspberries. Nice mouth-feel but with tight tannins, needs more time. medium length finish.

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• 2001 Poderi del Paradiso Saxa Calida Toscana IGT 93 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Very deep ruby red. Nice nose of fresh ripe cherries, raspberries and vanilla. Great body and mouth-feel, with balanced acidity and tannins on medium to long fruity finish.
  Had this as a brunello.
  My #1 WOTN. And the groups #1 WOTN.

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• 2001 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGT Flawed

  Italy, Veneto, Veronese IGT

  This was to me an off bottle. Some in the group disagreed.

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• 2001 Prunotto Barolo 92 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  Deep ruby red. Nose of cherries, raspberries and oak. Nice palate of fresh fruits and smooth tannins. Nice long finish of fruit with an enjoyable balance.
  Mine and the groups #3 WOTN

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• 2003 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Fili di Seta 91 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Ruby red. Closed nose but with some fruits oak. Nice smooth mouth-feel, with good acidity on a medium plus length, good balance but needs more time.
  Brunello ??? NOT.

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• 2001 Planeta Sicilia Burdese

  Italy, Sicily, Sicilia

  From Magnum. Note with held as I had a little bit of palate fatigue.. Still a very enjoyable wine.
  Thanks DrC.

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The company and the food was great. Good to see some new faces.
Thanks to all for the wines and good time !!