Last bottle of this vintage which I had saved too long and was concerned that it would not be good or even stable. I was wrong, it was great and did not disappoint, even at the grand old age of 24! Accompanying a delicious italian meal of chicken and pasta, it continues to have the Solare smooth and full character. Interesting very smokey nose. A very easy drink. Drank it straight form the bottle and gave it no time to breathe and that was the right decision. If you have any this, it is now the time to drink up!
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Bought and drank at Cesarinos restaurant at the very centre in Perugia - they have a beautiful cellar and a huge selection of reasonably priced older vintages. Great deep garnet, a colour starting to relax but still shining, great nose, relaxed sweet cherries starting to acquire tertiary aromas, while the taste had very ripe, sweet tannins, good acidity and silky, smooth aftertaste that went on for ages. Paired it with Pasta Perugiana with black summer truffles. Cheers!
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Purchased from the winery in 2001. Opened as part of our drink-the-old-wine campaign and drank cold from the cellar. Earthy nose with hints of blackberry. Smooth start with a muddy finish. Nice complement to steak.
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1/22/2021 - Johnmscottla Likes this wine: 93 Points
Last bottle of this vintage which I had saved too long and was concerned that it would not be good or even stable. I was wrong, it was great and did not disappoint, even at the grand old age of 24! Accompanying a delicious italian meal of chicken and pasta, it continues to have the Solare smooth and full character. Interesting very smokey nose. A very easy drink. Drank it straight form the bottle and gave it no time to breathe and that was the right decision. If you have any this, it is now the time to drink up!
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7/10/2012 - AN Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bought and drank at Cesarinos restaurant at the very centre in Perugia - they have a beautiful cellar and a huge selection of reasonably priced older vintages. Great deep garnet, a colour starting to relax but still shining, great nose, relaxed sweet cherries starting to acquire tertiary aromas, while the taste had very ripe, sweet tannins, good acidity and silky, smooth aftertaste that went on for ages. Paired it with Pasta Perugiana with black summer truffles. Cheers!
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3/11/2012 - JCDR wrote: 90 Points
Celebrated daughter's acceptance to Exeter, Andover, and Deerfield. Great wine to celebrate the moment.
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2/11/2012 - tonysmith72 wrote:
Just opened this and it has a very perfumed nose and great color, i will update as the night goes on.
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12/9/2008 - Schwengan wrote: 88 Points
Purchased from the winery in 2001. Opened as part of our drink-the-old-wine campaign and drank cold from the cellar. Earthy nose with hints of blackberry. Smooth start with a muddy finish. Nice complement to steak.
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