Community Tasting Notes 8

• John Nezlek wrote: 87 points

  April 6, 2013 - I had a bottle of this two years ago, and the initial taste was different from the previous -- not at all sweet, very dusty. Moreover, it did not improve much on day 2 or 3, although it was spectacular with some Spanish goat cheese (in that narrow domain 90+). Bottle variation?

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• RLe wrote: 87 points

  June 3, 2011 - wel eerst ruim laten ademen

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• John Nezlek wrote: 89 points

  April 16, 2011 - A decent bottle, but not up to the other Salentinos I have had. A little too sweet (or perhaps not dusty enough) for me -- as suggested by some others. Maybe another year or so will help.
  
  I left a half bottle on the counter and tried it the next day. What a difference -- much improved -- much more integrated. To me, this suggests some more time in the bottle. Also, Parker gave this a 90, which I initially thought was way too generous. Not so. Solid wine.

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• dcclimb wrote: 84 points

  March 20, 2009 - Unremarkable brownish ruby color. Little fruit, not pleasant mouthfeel. Not a bad wine but will not a good QPR at $10.

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• DesertDogESQ wrote: 89 points

  December 30, 2008 - Nice pepper, sausage, and fennel flavors, with a tint of tobacco and mint. Great at this price point. Moderately long finish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Castello Monaci
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Liante
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Puglia
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Salice Salentino
• UPC Code 089744754325

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• In Cellars 30 (33%)
• Consumed 62 (67%)

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