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• drrobvino wrote: 91 points

  December 24, 2021 - Final of 6 bottles, last tasted 2 yrs ago.
  Lovely and mature Italian Maremma, paired with stuffed shells this evening.
  Charcoal, black fruits, tobacco, hot tar, and wet soil.
  Gritty Italian tannins are still present, showing a great backbone, with supporting acidity and a fairly long and savory finish.
  Drink now.

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• bacchus wrote: 90 points

  April 4, 2021 - shared with pat at selkirk manor. when last tasted 12/2019 there was an oxidative funkiness that needed time to blow off. tonite's bottle showed well. dark fruit, dense nose and mouth feel. ample tannin continues to give it a youthful presentation. i am most sensitive to dark cherry flavors. will enjoy remaining bottles in late 2021 to early 2022.

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• drrobvino wrote: 92 points

  January 1, 2020 - Bottle #5 of 6, enjoyed with my wife's stuffed shells.
  This Super-Tuscan blend is super-tasty. No formal TN, but should drink nicely through 2021 or so. Super value as well.

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• bacchus wrote: 90 points

  December 25, 2019 - the second of two bottles brought to elena's christmas dinner. previously tasted this wine last may. a subsequent CT note suggested the wine was in decline so decided to re-visit. i still find the wine to be on the young side with deep purple color and no fading at the rim. opulent nose with generous dark skin fruit which follows through to the palate. medium to full bodied. sustained finish. this bottle is slightly fresher than the first. however, there is still an oxidative raisin component which suggests rapid aging in the past few months. improves with air. the wine was well received. will attend to remaining bottles soon.

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• bacchus wrote: 90 points

  December 25, 2019 - the first of two bottles brought to elena's christmas dinner. previously tasted this wine last may. a subsequent CT note suggested the wine was in decline so decided to re-visit. i still find the wine to be on the young side with deep purple color and no fading at the rim. opulent nose with generous dark skin fruit which follows through to the palate. medium to full bodied. sustained finish. however, there is an oxidative raisin component which suggests rapid aging in the past few months. improves with air. the wine was well received. will attend to remaining bottles soon.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Rocca di Frassinello
• Varietal SuperTuscan Blend
• Designation Le Sughere
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Maremma
• Appellation Maremma Toscana
• UPC Code 8033286610016

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• In Cellars 372 (39%)
• Consumed 576 (61%)

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