This wine has really developed in the bottle over the five years I've been drinking it. And, of course, this one is my last bottle and it is at its best. Rustic sangiovese character, smooth tannins but with a fresh acidity that captures attention. Black tea, currants, a bit of leather but - on the more Rosso side, it's got a band of red fruit and a lovely acidity that really carries the wine. One of the better $14 wines I've had the pleasure of enjoying.
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Robe de couleur grenat foncé ... Nez sur les fruits sauvages et la réglisse ... Papilles sur la cerise et le tabac ... Belle finale ... J'adore ce vin millésime après millésime ...
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I am really enjoying this at 5 years old. The extra 2 years as compared to my note in 2012 have helped the wine. Impressions are pretty much the same as the 2012 note, elegance turns into a bit of power with some air. As compared to the bottle in 2012, I do perceive some dry fruit notes, earthiness and some funk as well as subtle peppery notes. The tannins are more mellow as well. Acidity is there and the wine is well balanced with secondary notes peeking. Very nice.
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8/29/2016 - randyjc wrote: 89 Points
This wine has really developed in the bottle over the five years I've been drinking it. And, of course, this one is my last bottle and it is at its best. Rustic sangiovese character, smooth tannins but with a fresh acidity that captures attention. Black tea, currants, a bit of leather but - on the more Rosso side, it's got a band of red fruit and a lovely acidity that really carries the wine. One of the better $14 wines I've had the pleasure of enjoying.
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9/1/2015 - signotim Likes this wine: 90 Points
beautiful, rustic Sango nose. perfect balance all thru the palate with nice acidic zip on the finish. great value wine from a great producer
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10/17/2014 - Bro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Robe de couleur grenat foncé ... Nez sur les fruits sauvages et la réglisse ... Papilles sur la cerise et le tabac ... Belle finale ... J'adore ce vin millésime après millésime ...
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10/8/2014 - Merengue wrote: 90 Points
I am really enjoying this at 5 years old. The extra 2 years as compared to my note in 2012 have helped the wine. Impressions are pretty much the same as the 2012 note, elegance turns into a bit of power with some air. As compared to the bottle in 2012, I do perceive some dry fruit notes, earthiness and some funk as well as subtle peppery notes. The tannins are more mellow as well. Acidity is there and the wine is well balanced with secondary notes peeking. Very nice.
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6/25/2014 - Frank&Steph wrote: 90 Points
dans une très belle phase présentement
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