4/15/2022 - kickdog wrote:

Drinking surprisingly well and our group was impressed. Can’t wait to try the 1999 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Vigna Regina.

1/9/2022 - kickdog wrote:

**Would like more.

9/14/2021 - kickdog wrote:

One of the best Burgundy QPRs out there.

7/2/2021 - kickdog wrote:

Wow, this wine is in a really good place and drinking elegantly. Unfortunately, only one left.

11/3/2019 - kickdog wrote:

Needs more time but silky, velvety, elegant and sexy. I got more.

8/5/2019 - kickdog wrote:

Not much structure. Did a triple decant which was too much over time. A PNP should be sufficient.

6/20/2019 - kickdog wrote:

Great wine once it opened up after an hour decant. Lots of sediment. Used a coffee filter. Wish I had more.

3/6/2019 - kickdog wrote:

I found it to be a little tight, tart and acidic for my liking. Perhaps it will evolve and put on some weight in time.

6/22/2018 - kickdog wrote:

Very nice and drinking like I would expect from the region and vintage year. Wish I had more. Don't see a lot of improvement but it still has time.

4/16/2018 - kickdog wrote:

Maybe down the road. Meat, game and prune like flavors. Not my favorite style at this point. Wish I had tried it over 2-3 days. A bit more fruit forward and pungent than I care for but still has some nice qualities. .

3/24/2018 - kickdog wrote:

Very good value with aging potential. Plenty of tannin I softened up with a 2.5 minute decant in the iSommelier. Nice slightly brown color with tart cherry flavors and hints of liquor. I was torn between 92-93 points and 92.5 isn't an option but perhaps a 93 on the next one in a few years. Too bad I only bought 2 but at least 1 remains.

11/20/2017 - kickdog wrote:

I want more.

11/20/2017 - kickdog wrote:

Beautiful juice and still drinking well. Wish I had more.

10/28/2017 - kickdog wrote:

Bummer corked!!! Consequently I can't offer an opinion. Was so looking forward to tasting this wine particularly after the reviews. I purchased a few bottles from Belmont Wine Exchange and hopefully they will make it right.

They gave me full credit for the bottle. I have another bottle I purchased from Belmont but from a different source. I will update once I have tried it.

6/16/2017 - kickdog wrote:

The wine was over the top and lacked any character. It's was void of fruit, flavor, tannins and acidity. Hopefully others will share a better experience.

5/4/2017 - kickdog wrote:

Extremely tight upon opening and I was concerned that I might have pulled the trigger too early. The tannins were strong and got a lot a lot of leather, burnt toast and bitter cherries. After 1.5 hours it had softened up and after to 2 it was drinking great. The fruit tasted ripe and lush. Glad I got a case of it.

7/2/2016 - kickdog wrote:

Excellent QPR for this juice. Hard to find a Cab of this quality for $30. It is rich, powerful and offers good depth.

6/23/2016 - kickdog wrote:

Not ripe, green and slightly bitter. Reminds me more of a Pinot from Argentina. Did not get much fruit profile at all. Perhaps in due time it will improve.

4/26/2016 - kickdog wrote:

A little thin lacking much fruit flavor. Should improve in time. Was hoping for something a bit more robust.

10/3/2014 - kickdog wrote:

Awesome! Full bodied, licorice flavors, chasis notes and hints of leather. Great QPR. Wish I had more of this lucious Chianti. It was delicious.

5/18/2014 - kickdog wrote:

Excellent QPR. Drinking very nicely right now. Once it opened up put out wonderful cherry and raspberry flavors. Glad I still have two bottles left.

11/24/2013 - kickdog wrote:

Tasted via the coravin. Very young and in the floral stage. Should mature into deeper, richer flavors over time. Very tart and lots of berry flavors with a great nose. Can't wait to taste in a few more years. Fortunately for the coraving, I can sample year after year.

10/30/2013 - kickdog wrote:

No bodyand lacking structure. Not much going on with this one.

9/17/2013 - kickdog wrote:

Catching some blackberry on the nose. Also hints of liquorish and leather. Love the smokey flavor along with the mineral taste. Wine is medium bodied and not overly complex. Interested in sampling over time via the coravin.

4/14/2013 - kickdog wrote:

Wine has evolved nicely since I 1st tried it 2 years ago. Vey nice.

11/6/2012 - kickdog wrote:

Wonderful sangiovese/merlot blend aged in oak and chestnut bariques. Had a deep ruby red color with cherry flavors. Blended beautifully with the red meat sauce.

6/5/2011 - kickdog wrote:

It was corked

3/22/2010 - kickdog wrote:

Grape varieties: Selected Sangiovese grapes (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), harvested bu hand, cultivated on hilly ground composed of clay schist dating back to the Pliocene Era, at an altitude of 280m a.s.l. Thoese elements, together with the clay-base soil and particular climate, are the ingredients which create superior grapes. The Sangiovese, from the Latin "Sangius Jovis", is the predominant grape-variety in this wine and the clam, elegant characteristics of the Cabernet give this wine ample olfactory complexity and greater strength to both body flavour.

Characteristics:
Colour: Deep ruby red tending to garnet with age.
Bouquet: Complete and elegant, with an evidently aristrocratic character; hints of wood can be perceived amidst the typical herbaceous notes.
Flavour: Dry, full and smooth, rich with personality and well structured.

Alcohol content: 12,50% - 13%

Winemaking techniques: The wine obtained ages for 2 years in oak barrels and for 2 years in oak barriques, followed by another 18 months in other types of valuable wood and 6 months in-bottle refinement.

Gastronomy: The prime quality and structure of this wine demand excellent first courses and risottos with sauces made from wild boar and hare, tasty red meat dishes such as roast game, vegetable soufflé and spicy mature cheeses

3/22/2010 - kickdog wrote:

2008 Musicale Super Tuscan Red Wine ( Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon and Sangiovese )

Grape varieties: Selected Sangiovese Grosso,Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes cultivated on hilly ground at an altitude of 280m a.s.l.

From delivate aromas of ripe fruit sweetness, firm tannins and deep. dark layers of chocolate and delicate taste.

Seductive and perfumey aromas of fresh boysenberries, with a slightest hint of leather and wintergreen define the bouquet.

This show enormous flavors, character and aging potential.

This wine is youthful now and can be cellared for 8-10 years.

This is a blend of 34 of Merlot, 33% of Cabernet sauvignon and 34% Sangiovese, make in Tuscan area and aged in barrels, four months in oak and two months in chestnut barriques that show enormous flavors, character and aging potential

On the palate, bold flavors of back cherry lead, followed by layers of fleshly plum, than Florence's chocolate

Excellent for dishes featuring the earthy of mushrooms and truffles, like Siena white prestigeous truffles.

prestigeous truffles.
It is inserable with pasta sauce dishes, hearty soups and stews, especially those featuring the earthy flavors of dried mushrooms and truffles

Characteristics:

is an aristocrat wine with elegant and personal flavour.

Colour: Deep ruby red.

Bouquet: Round, complete and elegant.

Flavour: Dry, full and smooth.

Alcohol content: 12,50% - 13%

Winemaking techniques: Temperature controlled maceration on skins with ageing a long period in 50hl oak barrels, 2.5hl oak barriques and in-bottle refining for at least 6 months.

Gastronomy: The prime quality and structure of this wine demand excellent first courses and risottos with sauces made from game, red meat, and mature spicy cheeses.

3/22/2010 - kickdog wrote:

2008 Eterno Super Tuscan Red Wine ( Syrah, Merlot and Sangiovese )

Grape varieties: Selected Syrah , Merlot and Sangiovese grapes cultivated on hilly ground composed of clay schist dating back to the pliocene Era, at an altitude of 280m a.s.l.

This is a blend of 33% of Merlot, 33% of Syrah and 34% Sangiovese, make in Tuscan area and aged in barrels, four months in oak and two months in chestnut barriques that show enormous flavors, character and aging potential.

This wine is youtful now and can be cellared for 8/10 years.

This is a remarkably versatile food wines and wonderfull dinner party, great match for hearty food, grilled meats and spice good cheeses.

Characteristics:
Colour: Deep ruby red tending to garnet with age.
Bouquet: Round, complete and elegant. Hints of wood can be perceived amidst the typical herbaceous notes.
Flavour: dry, full and smooth.

Alcohol content: 13% - 13,50%

Gastronomy: The prime quality and structure of this wine demand excellent first courses and risottos with sauces made from wild boar and hare, tasty red meat dishes such as roast game, vegetable soufflé and spicy mature cheeses.

Serving suggestions: Serve at a temperature of 18°C, allowing the wine to breathe before pouring into large, Special Reserve red wine glasses with a wide base and tall stem.