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Community Tasting Notes 5
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AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 85 points
September 30, 2023 - Better than the 2019 of the same wine. And I don't think that's just an aging thing because in addition to a more complex flavor profile, there's more structure here too.
Ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, mint, toasted clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dirt and tobacco on the nose. Slightest hint of funk; but it feels like part of the "dirt" aroma. Medium + intensity of aromas. Tart red fruits dominate the palate, which is overall a bit simpler than the nose. It keeps some of the spice aromas; but not all of them. Only medium intensity of flavors, and the thin body doesn't help things either.
Medium - body with great medium + acid and grippy medium tannin. Despite some shortcomings, this would make a decent "house wine" and paired well with braised pork shoulder. -
Baron Slick wrote: 85 points
November 27, 2022 - Simple and one dimensional. Cherries, smoke, and a hint of oak. Nothing off but better with food.
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bretrooks wrote:
September 15, 2022 - Not decanted, one glass consumed over 45 minutes at cool room temp. General impression: Reasonably balanced, but something odd about the palate impression kept us from being enthusiastic about this. Although this isn't heavy or sweet and the stated ABV is low, I was picking up a raisinated note I associate with over-ripe grapes. Perhaps a little bit of heat damage? Something in the winemaking? One way or another, this one didn't tick the boxes for us.
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Motz wrote: 85 points
August 7, 2022 - Straightforward, leaning a little fruity, and yet well balanced. The 12.5 abv, notably low for Tuscany, stood out. Nice paring with homemade pies.
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Ritchey Ranch Likes this wine:
July 6, 2022 - Licorice on the nose. Balanced fruit taste. Pretty good.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Fonte Regia
- Varietal Sangiovese
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti
- UPC Code 023035325979
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 7 (32%)
- Consumed 15 (68%)
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