Book Club - Italian Night
Bar Sugo
Tasted Monday, January 14, 2013 by gbm with 510 views
Introduction
The chef is a great guy and agreed to prepare a tasting menu to pair with our Italian wine night. Six guys, six bottles. Great food.
Flight 1 (6 Notes)
Closing
The Vietti surprised everyone with its crispness and lightness as did the Moscato. However, the Flaccianello was easily the wine of the night.
2010 Vietti Roero Arneis 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Roero
Pale yellow. Flowers, apple and pear on the nose. Good acidity and a hint of minerality. Medium finish. Really very enjoyable. Did not do much for the bland tuna crudo it was paired with and might do better against something with a little kick. (4+13+17+7)
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2000 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Nose was a little funky. Blew off quickly. Dried cherries, pencil shavings, hint of vanilla. Medium body and tannins. Very drinkable. Excellent chianti. (4+12+17+7)
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2004 Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very nice. Nose was expressive - cherries, floral scents. Smooth and medium bodied without the excess acidity you usually find in mid-level Brunellos. Finish was smooth and clean as well. (4+13+16+7)
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2007 Vallebelbo Barolo Villa Rosa 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Straight forward Barolo. Nose was fairly closed. Cherries, subtle leather. Moderate tannins and body. Slightly acidic on the finish. Good, but nothing to write home about. (4+12+16+7)
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2003 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 94 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Fantastic wine. Nose of spice, chocolate, and a background of cedar. Hints of amarone. Medium bodied with fine tannins. Cherries and other red/black fruit. Drying on the finish. My note does not do it justice. (5+14+17+8)
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2010 Vignaioli di S. Stefano (Ceretto) Moscato d'Asti 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
Pale golden color. A few bubbles. Clean, fresh nose. Sweet (but not cloying), crisp, and refreshing. Very nice way to end a meal. (4+12+17+7)
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