Faccoli (azienda Agricola)

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2008

The oak has integrated from my previous note in February 2017 where the influence of oak Barriques was overly present. Sangiovese is not enhanced by too much oak in my opinion and is best matured in large Botti like I said in my previous note like Biondi Santi. Red cherry and earth notes finishing with powdery tannins. Coming together. — 2 months ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Hi Bob, I would expect a higher rating, certainly seen its age
Bob McDonald

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@Anthony De Blasi perhaps a 91 or 92 Anthony but I couldn’t give it more.

Azienda Agricola F.lli Cigliuti

Serraboella Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021

A favorite big red at mother wolf for steak or meat based pasta — 3 months ago

Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2022

Always love the wines from Ragnaie and this is no exception. Needs an hour or so of air to come into balance - but once it does, really nice fruit with good refreshing acid on the finish with some somewhat rustic tannins. Nice wine. — 4 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Brovia

Barolo Nebbiolo 2008

In good shape. Pretty on the nose, very muscular on the palate. Iron, blood, and roses. Lots of structure. Almost full-bodied. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Hopefully good! I’ve had mixed luck with ‘08s from various producers.

Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Ravera Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Very similar to the 2013 from a few weeks ago. $220 from Winestar. — 3 months ago

Azienda Agricola Petra

Zingari Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2017

Dark earthy fruit infused with a bit of spice and… brett/barnyard. Went well with my sister-in-law spaghetti 🤓 — 4 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Valentini

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2005

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Side by side with Leflaive! — 3 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio

Cerequio Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Holy smokes

3rd of the trio barolos served with truffle dinner

This wine was seriously tertiary. It was mistaken for a Madeira or sherry or port for its dessert like flavors and sweetness though it had no sugar

Very good wine to finish the meal and loved to dessert with

— 3 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Cascina Nuova Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Mohagany, leather, earth, tannins are fairly light, pleasing wine with a rich lasagna. Decanted for 3 hours. Good now, but would age a good deal longer. — 4 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Valle Reale

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2024

Very good Montelpuciano especially with my veal scallopini and porcini mushrooms. Still young but very flavorful and fresh with cherry and red fruit flavors going on. Good Italian food wine at a reasonable price. — 4 months ago