Community Tasting Notes 3

• Oenecnist wrote:

  March 12, 2020 - Bought 4b for 10/b from Sam's about 17 years ago; this is #3. Decanted with light sediment for its age. Broad amber edge with ruby core; some fruit, old leather, tea that follow in the palate. Well past its prime but interesting and enjoyable with a hearty pasta sauce of roast chicken, peppers, and onions. My notes from the last bottle 13 years ago say that this was lean then and good of its type but not special. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is drinkable+--and interesting--when considering quality, age, and price and probably never better than notable.

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• peternelson wrote: 86 points

  August 14, 2004 - Heritage: Light, bright simple cherry fruit with light wet earth; a bit diluted, but a great Italian sipper with Ital zest!

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• Xavier Auerbach wrote: 87 points

  March 1, 2003 - Drinking very well, well constructed, perfect now at almost 5 years of age.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer Lungarotti
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation Rubesco
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Umbria
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Torgiano

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• Pending Delivery 1 (8%)
• In Cellars 6 (46%)
• Consumed 6 (46%)

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