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Boerne Wine Club Tuscany Wine Tasting
San Antonio, TX
Tasted April 13, 2014 by macker100 with 778 views
Introduction
The group gathered on a Sunday evening for a taste of Sangiovese wines, nearly all from Tuscany. Overall, the wines were a nice example of what great wine the area produces. The group favorite was the '01 Poggione by a considerable margin. The two Tignanello's were divisive within the group. Other favorites were the Cerbaiona, Casanova di Neri, and the '97 Ruffino.
Flight 1 (12 notes)
Red
2006 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico
88 points
At BWC Tuscany tasting. Slightly better than last bottle 4 years ago, but still tannic. Meat, earth, leather. My #11
Red
1997 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro
90 points
At BWC Tuscany event. My #7. Raspberries, leather, tobacco. Solid finish. This finished in the top 3 of many of the tasters. A bit over the hill for me.
Red
2009 Poggio Antico Rosso di Montalcino
89 points
At BWC Tuscany event. Cherries, raspberries, earth. Less depth than the Pertimali. My #9.
Red
2009 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Rosso di Montalcino
91 points
Excellent Rosso at BWC Tuscany event. Light cherry color, strawberries, minerals, flowers. My #5
Red
2001 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino
93 points
At BWC Tuscany event. Nice improvement form last bottle in 2012. Bing cherries, leather, spice, minerals. Group's favorite of the night.
Red
2007 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
87 points
At BWC Tuscany event. Not up to par with competition at the table. Sour cherries, rhubarb, earth. Very dry. My #12
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Red
2007 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino
93 points
At BWC Tuscany event. Tied for me with '01. Just a younger and darker version of its sibling. Best finish of the night.
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Red
2007 Cerbaiona (Molinari) Brunello di Montalcino
92 points
At BWC Tuscany event. My #3 just below the pair of Poggione. Blackberries, menthol, spice. Excellent soft tannins. 92+
Red
2007 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
91 points
At BWC Tuscany tasting. Right in line with the 3 other '07 quality brunellos at table. Dark cherries, leather, oak. 91+ My #4
Red
2008 Antinori Tignanello
90 points
At BWC Tuscany tasting. Interesting to contrast with table of pure Sangiovese wines. Rich black fruit, spice, vanilla, toast. Biggest wine at table. My #8.
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2009 Antinori Tignanello
91 points
At BWC Tuscany event. More elegant than the '08. Dark raspberries, spice, minerals. Much more towards the Poggione style. My #6.
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2005 Long Shadows Wineries Saggi
89 points
At BWC Tuscany event. Ringer in the group. Found this very sweet and candied. Blackberries, vanilla, licorice. My #10.