San Diego Wine Co.
Tasted Saturday, January 14, 2017 by srh with 238 views
Generally lesser expensive bottlings, many of which were IGTs.
At least these were generally palate friendly, having tasted numerous structured wines just prior. Personally, I found the "Super Tuscan" Merlot & the Brachetto to be the MOST interesting.
2015 Az. Agr. Guerra Albano Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali
N: Pears, apples
P: LM body; Almost swtish frt on front with nicely balancing acidity; Lingering, very slightly tart finish; Nicely made in a lighter style, though I can think of SO many MORE "dry whites" I'd RATHER have for $19.99. :( 13% ABV
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2014 Poderi Luigi Einaudi Dogliani
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Dogliani
N: Cherries & earth with notes of mint?
P: LM, poss L, body; Nice frt on front with v. slight astringency mid palate; Lingering, VERY slightly astringent finish. Interesting in an almost white wine style. 13% ABV [This vendor's $12.99 is VERY competitive.]
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2015 Monte Tondo Corvina Veneto IGT
Italy, Veneto, Veneto IGT
N: Fragrant floral, poss cherries
P: LM body; Bright, almost swtish frt met by a very slightly astringent acidity which extends even less strongly through the long finish. Nicely done, & should continue to drink well into '19. 12.5% ABV [This vendor's $10.99 would appear to be VERY competitive.]
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2015 Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano Maremma Toscana Capoccia
Italy, Tuscany, Maremma, Maremma Toscana
N: CLOSED, but notes of earth?
P: LM, poss Med, body; Lingering, spicy finish; Seems to lack intensity, but maybe just needs time? 13% ABV
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2014 Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
N: Fairly fragrant: spicy cherries with earthy undertones?
P: Med, poss LM, body; Nice frt on front with balancing acidity; Long, VERY slightly astringent finish; Drink now or over the next several. Nicely made! 13% ABV
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2015 Azienda Agricola Perazzeta Mercurio Rosso Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
N: Somewhat muted; Pyrazines, cherries, with floral aspects
P: LM body; Initial frt quickly goes acidic; Long, acidic, VERY slightly astringent finish; A lean style, & it seems dicey it will improve. 50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Franc, & 20% Alicante. 13.5% ABV
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2015 Marchetti Rosso Conero Due Amici
Italy, Marche, Rosso Conero
N: Muted; notes of cherries & earth? Intensity lurking?
P: Med body; Nice frt on front with a long, slightly firm finish. May improve over the next 6 mos or so, then drink nicely through '19. Nice QPR @ this vendor's $11.99? 14% ABV
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2015 Cantina Altarocca Orvietano Rosso Librato
Italy, Umbria/Lazio, Orvieto, Orvietano Rosso
N: Muted; cherries/earth; Intensity lurking?
P: Med body; Astringency comes in towards mid palate, only slightly mitigating by the long, spicy finish; Needs a yr or so, but does it have the fruit for that? 14% ABV [A blend of Cabernet Franc & Canaiolo, ~ 70:30]
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2010 Podere Ciona Merlot Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
N: Smoke atop berries & earth; Some complexities?
P: Med body; Nice frt, seamlessly morphs into a LONG, almost swtish finish with lightly firming structure. LOVELY, & peaking, I'd expect. 13.5% ABV
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NV Tenuta La Pergola Birbét
Italy, Piedmont, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
N: Berries, the rest being VERY difficult to describe
P: Med body; Swt, but balanced by acidity; Notable spritz, both on P & in bottle; Slight flavors of raisins. Only 7% ABV!
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