December 30, 2012 - Good, still kicking, took an hour to come together. A lot of fruit still and while no superstar this really is great value.
January 9, 2012 - Summary: An elegant wine with distinct form providing a complex experience. Drink now.
Carefully cellared, cork closure 90 pct preserved.
Clear, dark garnet color with a vivid presentation to the eye. Crisp acidity with drying tannins.
A full velvet mouth with a long aromatic finish.
Prominent blackberry and cherry to the nose with black pepper undertones.
November 7, 2010 - toujours très bien à ce prix, et après quelques années de cave
October 30, 2010 - Had w/some ribs, very tasty.
September 24, 2010 - The wine shows some wonderful aromas in the nose - cassis, berries, touch of mocha. Upon tasting, the wine reveals balanced acidity with relaxed tannins. The same nose surfaces along with delicate terroir of leather, oak. For the price, this is a tough wine to beat. I have an italian dinner tomorrow and my last bottled is destined to be uncorked.
January 12, 2010 - Deep red, not purple. Smooth tannins. Cheeries, nice and rounded.
September 16, 2009 - Deep red with a touch of browner tones. Softer cherrier on the nose. Still good tannins but the cabernet s and merlot is more evident now than in a younger le volte. Lots of sediment in the bottle.
May 26, 2009 - Very nice bottle, had with pizza. Very dark colour, barnyard nose. Soft, rolling fruit with a slight inky taste , lovely Sangiovese fruit coming through nicely blending with merlot softness. Not very opulent but calm and harmonius and still some tight, dry tannins. A very nice food wine for everyday luxury :-)
July 13, 2008 - Try this one more time.
October 23, 2007 - Plum, flowers, leather, cedar, hay, cigarbox flavors. Chewy tannins. Well balanced. Reasonably long. Opening up after an hour or more. Good value for its price.