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Frescobaldi wines

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Tasted February 22, 2016 by Yagil with 300 views

Introduction

started with nice whites, continued with daily red, ended with top class Brunello & Super Toscan

Flight 1 (2 notes)

White
2014 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chardonnay Albizzia Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
86 points
pale golden yellow
fresh herbal tropical white fruits aroma
medium bodied, mouth filling, savoury flavours, excellent acidity, well balanced and harmonised, short finish, very enjoyable as VDT
White
2012 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Pomino Castello di Pomino Bianco Italy, Tuscany, Pomino
87 points
pale light yellow
elegant nose of wooded Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc blend, white tropical fruits, with light smoke
medium bodied, good acidity, white tropical fruits & lime, mineral dry, elegant structure, medium finish.

Flight 2 (4 notes)

Red
2014 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Rèmole Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
85 points
medium translucent ruby red-purple
candied red fruits aroma
light-medium bodied, dry, light structured, lean structured, lacks complexity, soft tannins, sour red fruits, short finish. light VDT.
Red
2011 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Nipozzano Riserva Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
86 points
dark translucent red-purple
soft red-dark fruits aroma with earthy hint
medium bodied, firm tannins, high acidity, lean structured, lacks complexity, balanced, good harmony, cherries & earthy tones, lean finish.
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Red
2007 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Riserva Castello di Nipozzano Montesodi Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
88 points
ark opaque red-purple black
quality dark fruits aroma with smoky hints
full bodied, grip tannins, excellent balance, harmony & acidity, chocolate, dark fruits, rich, powerful, earthy, rustic, tannic aftertaste, long finish.
still very young and can further age 2-5 years
Red
2013 Luce della Vite Lucente Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
87 points
dark opaque red purple
dark fruits with chocolate aroma and wooded hints
medium-full bodied, soft firm tannins, excellent acidity & harmony, well balanced, structured, medium complexity, rustic character, light smoky tones, rich, meaty flavours, green veggie subtle tones, medium length finish with rustic aftertaste, very young with ageing potential for 4-6 years

Flight 3 (3 notes)

Red
2010 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
91 points
dark translucent red-purple with brown tones
elegant ripe fruity aroma with dried cherries, smoky meat & earthy notes
medium bodied, soft firm tannins, candied ripe cherries, rich, dry, rustic, structured, complex, quality enduring aftertaste, medium length finish.
just entering its drinking window.
Red
2011 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Lamaione Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
92 points
dark opaque black
dark fruits heavy aroma with spicy notes and chocolate hints
full bodied, soft ripe tannins, chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, elegant structure, complexed, excellent balance, oak-vanilla, rich aftertaste, excellent finish
Red
2008 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano Mormoreto Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
92 points
dark opaque red-black
ripe dry cherries aroma with tertiary aromas and leather hints
fresh firm tannins, tertiary flavours of dark ripe fruits, well balanced & excellent harmony, heavy, rich, powerful, structured, medium complexity, excellent rustic aftertaste, enduring finish.92
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