Community Tasting Note
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Bam_Man wrote: 92 points
March 4, 2012 - Has a powerful Tuscan nose of ripe plums, spice and leather. Loads of plum and raspberry fruit up front, followed by a deep, penetrating mid-palate with a lively underlying acidity. The long, complex finish is loaded with flavors of black cherries and dark chocolate. This is very nicely balanced and so silky smooth and polished. The tannins are incredibly subtle and refined. A gorgeous Sangiovese. Not quite as outstanding as the spectacular 1997 or 2001, but might be with a few more years in the cellar.
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Jochems commented:
4/2/12, 2:14 PM - Thanks for your TN. I would expect that this wine is still rather young and tight. I have quite a bit Torrione in my cellar, but based on the '04 and '06 vintages I thought I better not touch the '07 for the time being. From your note it seems to be the opposite.
Just wondering: did you decant or slow-ox it? -
Bam_Man commented:
11/26/12, 5:21 PM - Torrione is the best kept secret, isn't it? I brought a '97 to my brother's for Thanksgiving and it was the best I've ever had. Thought the '01 would be the all-time best, but not anymore. I think I poured that '07 through a Vinturi into a decanter and let it sit for at least a couple of hours.