100% Sangiovese (Brunello) from the San Pio e Loreto vineyards. 36 months in Allier oak botti. 14.5% Abv, ~8,000 bottles.
A(ccuracy)=2: Med deep garnet/brick tint. Floral, spicy, smoky. B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony. C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, licorice, tobacco. D(epth)=2: Savory mouthfeel, long, with lingering finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,2] = 9/10
Successful vintage of Gruppo Illy's relatively "new cru".
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4/13/2018 - andtheodor wrote: 93 Points
Gorgeous, pure, clean. In the zone now.
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2/4/2018 - WineTally Likes this wine:
100% Sangiovese (Brunello) from the San Pio e Loreto vineyards.
36 months in Allier oak botti. 14.5% Abv, ~8,000 bottles.
A(ccuracy)=2: Med deep garnet/brick tint. Floral, spicy, smoky.
B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, licorice, tobacco.
D(epth)=2: Savory mouthfeel, long, with lingering finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,2] = 9/10
Successful vintage of Gruppo Illy's relatively "new cru".
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12/8/2014 - Trout17 wrote: 92 Points
Tasted at winery
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10/10/2014 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Friday Night Double Blind Tasting $40+ (Bin 75): Deep crimson, good clarity, orange hues in rim; ripe, Italian, nutty, dried red fruit; ripe red fruit, licorice, liqueur, rich, friendly, orange oil; tasty; prodigious.
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