Sextet, that became a Septet, 6th meeting: Super Tuscan evening
at Arnoldo's
Tasted Thursday, December 19, 2013 by Yagil with 395 views
Introduction
Closing this round of Super Tuscan wines, Arnoldo prepared a rich table of cheese & cold-cuts, then surprised us with a great main dish of wild boar fillet on polenta which was delicious!
Einat, his daughter prepared the very tasty macrons and truffles!
Flight 1 (3 Notes)
Flight 2 (1 Note)
Closing
The wines were ok, though not great.
The 1997 Terrabianca Campaccio was a bit over the peak with lean body
The 2007 Gaja Brunello was too young, but a good one
The 2000 Sassicaia was very good, but not outstanding as I was expecting…
All in all it was a very enjoyable evening.
1997 Terrabianca Campaccio Selezione Riserva Toscana IGT 89 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
color: transparent red-brown
nose: developed tertiary earthy-leathery aromas
palate: lean bodied, low fruitiness, still good acidity, lacks complexity, low-med harmony, still nice tannins, somewhat over the peak; short finish.
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2007 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
color: lively transparent red-purple
nose: fresh young fruity spicy-meaty aromas of a quality yet young wine
palate: high acidity level, firm tannins, full bodied, savoury flavours, still too young to enjoy and requires further ageing of 2-5 years.
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2000 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia
color: dark shiny red-purple
nose: elegant CS & CF mixed berries (strwaberries, raspberries) aromas with notes of peppery spices
palate: high acidity level, full bodied, well integrated tannins, smooth, powerful, fruity flavours, some minerality; fine finish. still young and can further aged 8-12 years, if not more.
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