2019 was not a great year in Tuscany, but this kind of suits this wine that sometimes is a bit overwhelming in good years. Brownish red, already verging on amber at the rim, but with a fine light ruby core. Classic Sangiovese nose of bright cherries, warm earth and some tobacco, complemented by a hint of spicy mint. Medium to full bodied attack, almost sweet up front. Expands on the mid palate to a full throttle burst of cherries and plums, combined with that fine tobacco and mint flavors. The finish is dry - as Sangiovese should be - and fresh. Tobacco and warm earth lingers on the long aftertaste. Not the big blockbuster type of Chianti that this wine csan be, but much more on the elegant side. Prhaps the alcohol is a bit too present, making the overall impression somewhat “hot”. Still a great wine that is perfect to drink now with pizza, meat-dominated pastas and white meat. Will keep for many years, though.
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Decanted 1 hour. Full rich heavy cherry nose upon decanting. Flavor of full ripe plums, soft lead pencil w/soft light acidity. Finish of light leather. Went well w/Mushroom risotto.
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Great stuff - this has become my go-to red with pasta when I just want a really good/non-spendy bottle that's easy to drink. (The Selvapiana olive oil from RWC is also really good.)
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4/30/2024 - dagij Likes this wine: 89 Points
2019 was not a great year in Tuscany, but this kind of suits this wine that sometimes is a bit overwhelming in good years. Brownish red, already verging on amber at the rim, but with a fine light ruby core. Classic Sangiovese nose of bright cherries, warm earth and some tobacco, complemented by a hint of spicy mint. Medium to full bodied attack, almost sweet up front. Expands on the mid palate to a full throttle burst of cherries and plums, combined with that fine tobacco and mint flavors. The finish is dry - as Sangiovese should be - and fresh. Tobacco and warm earth lingers on the long aftertaste. Not the big blockbuster type of Chianti that this wine csan be, but much more on the elegant side. Prhaps the alcohol is a bit too present, making the overall impression somewhat “hot”. Still a great wine that is perfect to drink now with pizza, meat-dominated pastas and white meat. Will keep for many years, though.
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2/19/2024 - casaallora Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted 1 hour. Full rich heavy cherry nose upon decanting. Flavor of full ripe plums, soft lead pencil w/soft light acidity. Finish of light leather. Went well w/Mushroom risotto.
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12/17/2023 - Musiclistener Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Quick tasting at a retailer. Unexciting with no tension or vigour.
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12/10/2023 - salil wrote: 90 Points
Great stuff - this has become my go-to red with pasta when I just want a really good/non-spendy bottle that's easy to drink. (The Selvapiana olive oil from RWC is also really good.)
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12/9/2023 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 91 Points
Absolute steal for the money. The best Chianti outside of the classico zone?
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