In Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blends, it takes some time for the backbone of the cab to start showing through. With this Torrione it has done just that. Spice and dark fruit flavours make an initial impression, then come the black current and cedar elements of the Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a beautifully balanced wine, which linger on. All together, an outstanding bottle.
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Deep garnet shade. Initial impression of chocolate and vanilla. Ripe, spicy, dark cherries and as it opened up, plenty of length, soft tannins. Years to go. Should continue to develop complexity, but very good now.
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Definition of aging elegance, fully mature just past its 50th birthday but still young at its heart. Some tannins still present but soft, ripe cherry flavors showing through. Complex. Great with roast prime rib.
2018 Fattoria Petrolo Torrione
4/12/2023 - easyB Likes this wine: 92 Points
In Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blends, it takes some time for the backbone of the cab to start showing through. With this Torrione it has done just that. Spice and dark fruit flavours make an initial impression, then come the black current and cedar elements of the Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a beautifully balanced wine, which linger on. All together, an outstanding bottle.
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2009 Clos du Soleil Signature
2/5/2021 - easyB Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep garnet shade. Initial impression of chocolate and vanilla. Ripe, spicy, dark cherries and as it opened up, plenty of length, soft tannins. Years to go. Should continue to develop complexity, but very good now.
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1970 Château Mouton Rothschild
12/18/2020 - easyB Likes this wine: 95 Points
Definition of aging elegance, fully mature just past its 50th birthday but still young at its heart. Some tannins still present but soft, ripe cherry flavors showing through. Complex. Great with roast prime rib.
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