Ruby red core, narrow paler rim. Transparent. Nice intensity on the nose and palate: black fruits, clean earthiness, roasted nuts, a little spice and vanilla. Fully dry, but with a sensation of sweetness from the ripe fruit, and a sensation of heat from the high alcohol (label states 14%). These characteristics are balanced by the bracing acidity of the Sangiovese grape. Moderate level of smooth tannins. Medium body, great length and complexity, and an appealing richness of flavours and aromas. One of the best Vino Nobile in my tasting experience. The 2017 is drinking beautifully in 2023.
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Had it a few years ago; liked it a lot. Today, love it. Ruby core, minor bricking at rim. Dark/ripe fruit and clean earth on nose. Beautiful combination of savouriness and fruit on palate. Nice acidity, high alcohol (label declaration 15%), high level of smooth tannins—but well balanced, nevertheless. Full bodied without being overblown, complex, long, very satisfying. Note to self: get more.
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Hard to believe it’s a 44 year old wine. Slight garnet in its dark core. Mature fruit, meatiness and clean earth on nose. Nice complexity and intensity of flavours. Moderate acidity, moderate alcohol, moderate level of smooth tannins. Full bodied, complex, long, and holding up beautifully.
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2017 Podere Lamberto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
7/9/2023 - Barbara B Likes this wine: 94 Points
Ruby red core, narrow paler rim. Transparent. Nice intensity on the nose and palate: black fruits, clean earthiness, roasted nuts, a little spice and vanilla. Fully dry, but with a sensation of sweetness from the ripe fruit, and a sensation of heat from the high alcohol (label states 14%). These characteristics are balanced by the bracing acidity of the Sangiovese grape. Moderate level of smooth tannins. Medium body, great length and complexity, and an appealing richness of flavours and aromas. One of the best Vino Nobile in my tasting experience. The 2017 is drinking beautifully in 2023.
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2012 Man O' War Vineyards Ironclad
11/6/2019 - Barbara B Likes this wine: 94 Points
Had it a few years ago; liked it a lot. Today, love it. Ruby core, minor bricking at rim. Dark/ripe fruit and clean earth on nose. Beautiful combination of savouriness and fruit on palate. Nice acidity, high alcohol (label declaration 15%), high level of smooth tannins—but well balanced, nevertheless. Full bodied without being overblown, complex, long, very satisfying. Note to self: get more.
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1975 Penfolds Grange
11/5/2019 - Barbara B Likes this wine: 94 Points
Hard to believe it’s a 44 year old wine. Slight garnet in its dark core. Mature fruit, meatiness and clean earth on nose. Nice complexity and intensity of flavours. Moderate acidity, moderate alcohol, moderate level of smooth tannins. Full bodied, complex, long, and holding up beautifully.
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