| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Ivo Varbanov Syrah La Puerta del VinoThracian Valley more |
4/25/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 pointsThere's definitely been something wrong with my previous bottle, as this one was bursting with flavours straight after decanting. Full bodied, generously seasoned with spices (a touch aggressive to note) and tonnes of ripe fruits. Drinking OK now, but will keep. Possibly a bit too much of everything. 30 mo in French and Bulgarian 225 and 500ltr barrels. Alc - 14.2% |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut Rosé Metodo ClassicoRosé Blend more |
4/25/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 pointsFocused, bright, refreshing. Good acidity and a bit one dimensional but delivers what is expected. 12.5% alc. |
| Red |
2009 Bodegas Elías Mora Toro Gran Elías MoraTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
4/25/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 94 pointsVery good again, and identical to my previous bottle consumed Jan-21. Jumping straight away with distinct blueberry/raspberry mixture, covered with creme fraiche, it is juicy and very delicious. Harmonious and structured, not sure how will keep my hand off the last bottle. 14.5%. |
| Rosé |
2020 Maison No. 9 Mediterranée RoséRosé Blend more |
4/20/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 pointsReally enjoyed the bottle last night with selection of soft French cheeses. Melons and peaches nicely integrated in a fuller body It doesn't have the spices of top Provencal roses, but has its own charm. The food matching is key, as it was not very good with smoked salmon, but was heaven with the cheeses. 12% |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée BrutChampagne Blend more |
4/20/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 pointsThis was singing last night with smoked salmon. Focused and fresh with good weight a classic NV cuvee. way Better than the sparkling wines I had lately. 12%. |
| Red |
2012 Contucci Vino Nobile di Montepulciano RiservaSangiovese more |
4/20/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 93 pointsPurchased from the winery 2017 for €28. Transparent garnet colour. This showed brilliantly, with the funky style and well developed tertiary aromas, excellent acidity. This is as good as traditionally made wine from the region get. 14% |
| Red |
2015 Briganti Morellino di Scansano ArsuraSangiovese more |
4/20/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 92 pointsPurchased from Italy 2017, this showed way better today than at the time of purchase. Fuller body than the CC wines, lifted ripe cherries all over the place. Very well balanced, expressive, juicy and moreish. 14%. |
| Red |
2018 Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
4/20/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 pointsDrinking nicely now. The primary red cherries have given way to polished dark berries and mocca, rounded and so well balanced. liked it. 14% |
| Red |
2012 Roberto Voerzio Langhe Nebbiolo Vigneti S. Francesco FontanazzaLanghe DOC more |
4/14/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 pointsThis bottle was different to my previous, may be because I left it for 2hrs in decanter, but was very clean and no ripeness whatsoever. True to its origins, it was mouthwatering, medium bodied with dried red berries and herbs. Not a buy again, but enjoyed it, nonetheless. A purchase from Italy on release €26. 14% alc. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2007 Cantina Poggio Turri Montefalco Sagrantino Passitomore |
4/14/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 points50cl bottle, consumed over 3 days. Dense dark red/black colour, quite tannic after opening, needed some time to get more friendly, then reveals juicy prune focused flavours and moderate sweetness. This is like a nice matured LBV port, but without the high alcohol. Very interesting overall. 14.5% alc. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Graham Beck Vintner's Selection BrutWestern Cape Champagne Blend more |
4/14/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 pointsConsistent with previous notes, this is reliable budget bubbly, that has no flaws and I might add it to buy again list. |
| Red |
2013 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano RiservaSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/14/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 pointsFrom a magnum. So much very alive at first, later developed a more matured approach. This was as good as these chiantis get, pure joy, medium weighted and with less intensity, but it is normal at this price range. I looked at my 75cl bottles ratings and was more excited there, might leave the other magnum for a little while then. |
| Red |
2010 Fattoria Petrolo TorrioneToscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/14/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis was lovely, needed 30 min in decanter to soften the tannins, and was ready. Forrest floor aromas, lifted and focused, so relaxed but not tired or bored. Savoury and deliciously easy to enjoy. In the sweet spot at the moment. |
| White |
2022 Terre di Sovernaja Vernaccia di San Gimignano Viti Sparsemore |
4/9/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 90 pointsTasted from enomatic machine @ San Gimigniano, this fresh and chiselled, mixing well citric fruits and some minerality. Medium weighted, fermented in concrete tanks, lovely and pure. |
| White |
2015 Falchini Vernaccia di San Gimignano Vigna a Solatio Riservamore |
4/9/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 pointsTasted from enomatic machine @ San Gimigniano, This is the current release, 1y in barrel and the rest in the bottle. Evolved colour of barrique treated whine, but this is very clean and focused, well integrated flavours of wood and the fresh and jumpy local vernaccia. Slightly less convincing on the finish, but very enjoyable non the less. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Bolla Prosecco Extra DryGlera more |
4/9/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 83 pointsBrought from a friend, this is acceptable prosecco, that was a touch above the ones I had lately, yet I doubt will opt to buy. |
| Red |
2021 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano RiservaSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/7/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 pointsViolet colour, day1 was too primary, although nice precision. While the next day opened juicier cherries with some espresso, it is just a glimpse of what it will become once settled. 13.5% alc |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Paolo Manzone Alba Metodo Classico BrutPinot Noir more |
4/7/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 points@ Firenze Mercato Centrale €30, with variety of local dishes. It has a lovely freshness and grip, dry and satisfying. It is vastly different to any Trento or Franciacorta sparklers, and there is nothing on the producer website, as to indicate about this wine, which is a shame. Vivino states PN and I can agree based on my experience. 12% alc. |
| Red |
2020 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riservamore |
4/7/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 pointsA favourite value buy in Italy. This was consumed next to Nipozzano '21and showed advanced colour and aromas of dried spices and dried savoury fruits, that are by no means sweet. Although completely different to CC riserva, this grenache is very Italian in its own way. 14% alc. |
| Red |
1972 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di BrolioChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/7/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: NRFound it in the Tuscan home we were staying at, laid down on the side. Pulled the cork rather easily and it broke but nothing fell in the bottle. Rather short cork - compared to today's standards. Still drinkable, fresh with forest floor aromas, and 3 of us enjoyed the bottle, but this was past its best days. 86p. |
| Red |
2021 Castello di Volpaia Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/6/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 87 points6 Chiantis over 6 days (Castiglion Fiorentino): This did not live to the expectation and was the weakest of all. Day 1 opened with dark cherries and red berries with a feel of overripe fruit and i could not get rid of it throughout the 6 days. Day 2 - Baby fat and dark cherries. Day 3 - best with raspberry compote (88). Drinkable until the end but with that ripe fruit feel. Organic, 13.5% alc. |
| Red |
2021 Marchesi Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
4/6/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 points6 Chiantis over 6 days (Castiglion Fiorentino): Toscana IGT, Sangiovese 70%, Merlot 30%, hence the fruity profile was more red berries and not chiseled fresh cherries, and it was later that I noticed it is a IGT Toscana. So in a direct comparison is has less edge than CC in this line up. Baby fat day 1&2, Day 3 ripe raspberries but loosing freshness a touch. Day 4 - may be best with juicy red fruits, evolved nose and melted tannins, cheeful. Slightly toning down day 5 and day 6. |
| Red |
2021 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Classico FaunaeChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/6/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 points6 Chiantis over 6 days (Castiglion Fiorentino): Not sure from which of the many Frescobaldi wineries is this one coming. Started very fresh, but slightly thinner than the other ones. Best on day 2 with all just in place, focus, typicity, (90p). Day 4&5 evolved bright cherries, still tension but toned down a touch. Day 6 still fresh. Hits above its price point. Very good just needed a day to start shining. 13% |
| Red |
2022 Castellare di Castellina Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/6/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 91 points6 Chiantis over 6 days (Castiglion Fiorentino): This was with the brightest cherries of all bottles. Uplifted and playful. Best on day3 with all those juiciness and savoury freshness in balance. day 4 & 5 more structure came upfront, but yet tonnes of fleshy, juicy cherries. Day 6 still drinking well. this bottle finished 1st. 13.5% alc. |
| Red |
2022 Le Corti Corsini Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/6/2024 - Lyubomir Lefterov Likes this wine: 91 points6 Chiantis over 6 days (Castiglion Fiorentino): Itis the first time I am coming across this label. Very bright at first and a touch less precision than Castelare and Bbadia a C. Best on day 4 - juicy, lifted and inviting with fleshy fruit. Slightly tired on day 5 with melted tannins and ripe red fruits upfront. Rewarding overall. Organic, 14% alc. |
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