Federal Wine and Spirits Tuscany Tasting

Tasted Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by ScottGoodwin with 422 views

Flight 1 (6 Notes)

  • 2008 Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano 85 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Maremma, Morellino di Scansano

    A little light for my taste. Nice fresh red fruits. Tannins seemed a bit grainy.

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  • 2008 Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 88 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano

    More of everything compared to the Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano. Still nice aromatics. Mixed in with the floral aspects and red fruits, there seemed to be a tobacco element that I liked. Longer finish. Nice.

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  • 2007 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 90 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Lighter in color than the last two. Consistent with the really nice aromatics and red fruits. Lots of fresh cherry juice. Added to this one was some distinct minerality. Almost a saline element. Very nice!

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  • 2006 Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi 88 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Colli Senesi

    More acidic than the earlier wines. Cherries and other red fruit. Definitely a bigger frame and body. More tannic.

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  • 2006 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    This one has got a little more earth funkiness which I like. Very smooth grip. Lots of fresh, vibrant red fruits. Delicious but needs food and a little more time.

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  • 2006 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Il Nero di Casanova Toscana IGT 84 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Bigger and rougher than all the others. A little earthiness. Something funky going on with the initial attack on this wine. Definitely seems disjointed. May come together in time but I'm not betting on it.

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