April 21, 2024 - My last bottle. After dealing with some glass cleaning issues, this was honestly really fresh, floral, plummy, some red fruit. Sweet, medium-full bodied, discreet and fine tannins, just a little touch of a chew at the end. Some oak and petrichor. Delicious and charming.
March 14, 2024 - purplish dark ruby and medium-plus body. a little bit of funk blows off quickly and then shows black cherries, blackberries, and hints of nutmeg and cocoa in the nose. dry and structured in the mouth and with notable acidic lift, it has good intensity to the fruit to stand up to those elements. somewhat layered with spice, cocoa powder and fresh herb notes along the plummy fruit. good length.
was a bit more nuanced on the second day, suggesting further development and upside potential. as it is, it's a juicy, enjoyable, uncomplicated (which is not to say simple) Tuscan expression of Merlot that should drink well for a handful of years.
13.5% AbV; mostly Merlot with a splash of Alicante; i have no details on elevage, but the use of oak has been judicious.
February 21, 2024 - Burning through these again. Balanced, sweet, nice finish. Honestly could be in a tasting with 2019 Mondot.
January 30, 2024 - Medium bodied, high acid wine that provides an expression of Merlot from Tuscany.
Juicy plums, violets, burnt soil/carmellized sugars, smokiness, oak, spice. Simple and nice.
January 23, 2024 - Exactly what we thought it was, to repeat the phrase. Great pizza wine tonight. Not sure I see it lasting for another 10 years though.
January 2, 2024 - Floral nose with burnt soil and juicy and ripe fruits. High acidity and smooth tannins, with a sweet finish.
December 27, 2023 - Drank again because of the odd second bottle. This one was a lot fresher and nice. Will try to drink the remaining bottles soon
December 21, 2023 - Showed a lot more variation just a couple of months after my last note. Color was far darker than I recall, reduced freshness, a bit more of a "cooked" vibe and less in balance. Also less concentration I can remember. Some fine sediment at the end of the bottle. Could be in a dumb phase or maturing quickly. Odd!
October 12, 2023 - 93-94. Spice, licorice, blackberries, minerals, and mint on the nose. Medium-full bodied with fine, smooth tannins, balanced oak, sweetness, and acidity that is a delight to drink. The finish is very long. Give another 1-2 years to integrate the tannins (slightly dry on finish) and acidity. Wow!
August 29, 2023 - See previous note.