So elegant and mistaken as a Pinot noir, unless you pay attention to higher level of grainy tannins, bit of sweetness at the finish, top RDM with no hesitation
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I didn’t give it enough time to open, which is a shame because this is a lovely wine. On the nose - fresh snapped twigs, bright red fruit (tart raspberry), a light hint of smoke.
Black licorice, leather, nicely integrated tannins
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Wow- what a difference a longer decant makes! Splashed decanted and gave it 60-90 minutes of air. This was singing, with a full bouquet of red cherries, tobacco, chocolate and some herbaceous notes. So smooth on the palate. Maintained good acidity and structure, with pleasant fine tannins (held up well to a dry aged prime rib). Wonderfully complex, and the finish went on and on. Definitely seemed well beyond your typical Rosso, and bested many Brunellos I've had in the past. Such a pleasure.
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3/3/2024 - kahouchow Likes this wine: 92 Points
So elegant and mistaken as a Pinot noir, unless you pay attention to higher level of grainy tannins, bit of sweetness at the finish, top RDM with no hesitation
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2/4/2024 - mikedaquanni@gmail.com Likes this wine:
I didn’t give it enough time to open, which is a shame because this is a lovely wine. On the nose - fresh snapped twigs, bright red fruit (tart raspberry), a light hint of smoke.
Black licorice, leather, nicely integrated tannins
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11/20/2023 - weezie Likes this wine: 94 Points
Another outstanding showing. Was even better than my last bottle, likely owing to the longer 90+ minute splash decant. 94+
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10/26/2023 - weezie Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wow- what a difference a longer decant makes! Splashed decanted and gave it 60-90 minutes of air. This was singing, with a full bouquet of red cherries, tobacco, chocolate and some herbaceous notes. So smooth on the palate. Maintained good acidity and structure, with pleasant fine tannins (held up well to a dry aged prime rib). Wonderfully complex, and the finish went on and on. Definitely seemed well beyond your typical Rosso, and bested many Brunellos I've had in the past. Such a pleasure.
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10/13/2023 - _Xenon wrote: 90 Points
Missing the fruit sweetness I loved so much on the 2018.
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