DAWGS June 2012 - Italian Wines

bigred_seeker's house in University Park, Dallas, TX
Tasted Saturday, June 16, 2012 by wineismylife with 537 views

Introduction

The DAWGS got together for our June Wine Dinner at the home of bigred_seeker in University Park, TX. Our theme this month was Italian Wines with a focus on Tuscany. Although I didn't take notes on all of the wines offered up on this particular evening here are the notes on the ones I tasted:

Flight 1 (9 Notes)

  • 2000 Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello 91 Points

    Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Rosso

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, flowers and black berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium bodied. Drink now.

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  • 2001 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, little dusty looking. Nose of fertilizer, barnyard and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some decent air time in the bottle to allow any funk to blow off or continue to hold.

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  • 2004 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, berries and cherries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Hold. No rush.

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  • 2006 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina Riserva Bucerchiale 91 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, a little white pepper and black berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a hint of bitters. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now.

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  • 2007 Pio Cesare Barbaresco

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    WIMLNR

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of licorice, white pepper and black berries. Flavors of tangy berries, cherries and raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold. Shockingly young and therefore no rating at this time.

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  • 2007 Brancaia Il Blu Toscana IGT 91 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, roses, plums and berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. No rush.

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  • 2004 Sportoletti Umbria Rosso Villa Fidelia 92 Points

    Italy, Umbria

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dried herbs, a hint of barnyard, talc and berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and currants. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. No rush.

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  • 1999 Calbello Brunello di Montalcino 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIML89

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, little dusty looking. Nose of toast, nail polish and black berries. Flavors of red berries, raspberries and a little red cherry. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.

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  • 2009 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Il Bruciato 88 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri

    WIML88

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, vanilla and currants. Flavors of berries, Bing cherries and a hint of minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next couple of years.

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