Community Tasting Notes 5

• Bellissimo wrote:

  November 10, 2011 - Got a small taste of a bottle that had been opened for a few hours. Old world nose of tobacco, spices, and light cherries. On the palate dark ripe berries, chocolate, tobacco and soft tannins.

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• David Bohnsack wrote: 86 points

  August 9, 2011 - Dark purple color, a pleasant nose of cherries & spice. The palate was soft, good tannin, smooth. Starts well but with a weak finish.

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• smorris291 wrote: 88 points

  September 26, 2009 - More reflective of the cabernet in the blend than the sangiovese...but slightly more acidic. Nicely matched with grilled lamb chops.

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• bin905 wrote: 86 points

  July 22, 2009 - Light red color. Funky barnyard and spice scent. Medium to light body, currant flavor with slightly green tannins.

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• OTTnMIA wrote: 90 points

  July 7, 2009 - I would tend to think the note below did not have a chance to let this wine breathe for a while (sort of confirmed by the mention of the green tannins). I don't say that to criticize, merely because when this fully opened up (took near 2 hours in the decanter) it was a really delicious wine! Classic flavors of the region: dark dark ripe berries, oak, dark chocolate, cigarbox, with a nice tartness and acidity. Very nice wine at this price point... be sure to let it breathe as long as it needs!

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Ruffino
• Varietal SuperTuscan Blend
• Designation Il Ducale
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Toscana IGT
• UPC Code 083085903312

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• In Cellars 44 (37%)
• Consumed 75 (63%)

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