Tasted triple blind. Distinguished nose with aged balsamic, ink, and mashed cherries. Saturating palate, notes of balsamic and fresh lemonade that intensify on the finish. I rarely say this, but the acidity is actually a little out of hand here. I'm in Italy here, likely Tuscany.
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Indigo inky color, but no sign of it’s age (as in amber hue). Must say, not getting a lot on the nose. Some dry black fruit and maybe some spice. But what a mouthful! Jammy again with black fruits. A little pepper. I’ve seen some comments noting a sense of reduction and I’d have to agree. Great lasting pleasant finish. Really a enjoying this.
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For whatever reason, I get a fair amount of reduction in this vintage and this bottle started that way but then the reduction blew off fairly quickly. A very intense and ripe wine with great succulent acidity and delicious sharp cherry fruit along with notes of violet spice and silty minerals. The finish is gorgeous with a classic Italian bite and real complexity with an incredible array of spices. Youthful and in need of further bottle age to reach peak. 93+
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1/26/2024 - Doc90 wrote: 91 Points
Tasted triple blind. Distinguished nose with aged balsamic, ink, and mashed cherries. Saturating palate, notes of balsamic and fresh lemonade that intensify on the finish. I rarely say this, but the acidity is actually a little out of hand here. I'm in Italy here, likely Tuscany.
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12/10/2023 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Indigo inky color, but no sign of it’s age (as in amber hue). Must say, not getting a lot on the nose. Some dry black fruit and maybe some spice. But what a mouthful! Jammy again with black fruits. A little pepper. I’ve seen some comments noting a sense of reduction and I’d have to agree. Great lasting pleasant finish. Really a enjoying this.
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7/18/2023 - cgif Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still too young. I recommend to wait at least 3 more years. Great potential though.
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6/11/2023 - dream Likes this wine: 93 Points
For whatever reason, I get a fair amount of reduction in this vintage and this bottle started that way but then the reduction blew off fairly quickly. A very intense and ripe wine with great succulent acidity and delicious sharp cherry fruit along with notes of violet spice and silty minerals. The finish is gorgeous with a classic Italian bite and real complexity with an incredible array of spices. Youthful and in need of further bottle age to reach peak. 93+
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12/4/2022 - Fre Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fantastic bottle which comes in a mature phase. Pomegranate and dark cut fruit. Very fine. Top wine!
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