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Red
2018 Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di Montalcino
Sangiovese
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Montalcino
- Rosso di Montalcino
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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Doug Fir wrote: 89 points
November 5, 2023 - This has softened since my previous bottle a couple of years ago and was in the perfect spot for my taste. Wish I had more -
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Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 87 points
August 16, 2023 - First pour upon uncorking:
Alcohol and tart cherries on the nose. Those cherries dominate the palate, but do allow some dry herbal notes to come through. It needs some time to open up and balance out, but I like what the smooth mid-weight body suggests might be in store.
Preliminary rating of 87.
Now that it has decanted for 45 minutes, it has improved in some areas, but also revealed some flaws. Cherries are less tart, more ripe, The dry herbs come through immediately, and there's a touch of bitter leather at the end. The middle palate feels a bit hollow. I wish it were filled with plums or spices or suchlike.
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elevwine Likes this wine: 92 points
August 4, 2023 - Quite possibly the “perfect” RdM. Paired with pasta Bolognese and (on day 2) pizza. Mid-weight, cherry fruit dominates. Full flavor, uncomplicated joy with both dishes. Better on day 2, compulsively drinkable. Would not hesitate to serve this on a weeknight with even the most jaded of palates. Wish I had a case to make new converts.
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UpfromtheCellar wrote: 89 points
May 19, 2023 - Delightful Rosso that's drinking nicely right now. Fresh cherries, just enough food friendly acids, charming finish. What's not to like? Bottle didn't make it past the first round!
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Portland Seth Likes this wine: 89 points
April 13, 2023 - Fantastic nose of black cherry, earth, herbs and a hint of leather. Body is a little thin and the finish is hot but still very satisfying. Should cross 90 with time.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Tenuta di Sesta
- Varietal Sangiovese
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Montalcino
- Appellation Rosso di Montalcino
- UPC Code 8057094722006
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 10 (2%)
- In Cellars 165 (36%)
- Consumed 288 (62%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
With PizzaWho Likes This Wine
93% Like It 14 votes
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- VarietySangiovese
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionMontalcino
- AppellationRosso di Montalcino
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