2016 Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di S. Niccolò Toscana IGT
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Jozefs Likes this wine:
94 Points
Saturday, September 12, 2020 - Drinking well at the moment, it may shut down but quite irresistible at present!
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Comment posted by Magnum PI:
9/24/2020 12:03:00 PM - I'm considering picking up a case. I'm one to age wine, but kind of like to have an educated guess as to what I am doing. Do you have any experience with past vintages? Can you offer any insight, based on your recent experience, as to what might be an optimum drinking window?
Comment posted by Jozefs:
9/28/2020 2:26:00 AM - The oldest I Sodi I ever tasted was the 2010 at the end of last year and while accessible it wasn't still completely at peak imho. The 16 is open now, but may close very soon, but I wouldn't know. Most professional reviewers say drink about 8 years after the vintage at the earliest and long therafter.
Comment posted by Magnum PI:
9/28/2020 3:43:00 AM - My experience with this type of wine is limited, so I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks very much.
Best,
Magnum PI
Comment posted by Erwin BS:
10/1/2020 2:56:00 PM - Had 2010 last week and was singing but still growing during the evening after opening. So 10 years should be a good starting point for this wine and many years after.
Comment posted by Magnum PI:
10/1/2020 4:30:00 PM - Thanks Supersnobs! I will make a note of that!
Magnum PI