La Braccesca (antinori)

La Braccesca (Antinori)

Bramasole Cortona Syrah 2020

Final wine from our tasting at Antinori just outside Florence in their state of the art facility. All 3 wines matured in French or Hungarian Barriques. Initial barnyard aromas which blew off to reveal florals like lavender and peony. Oak is perfectly balanced and does not intrude in any of the 3 wines tasted. This district is not traditional for Syrah (only since 2000) but suits it perfectly - sandy soils. More savoury and meaty than fruit driven. — a month ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

At a tasting at the impressive Antinori facility outside of Florence. 90% Sangiovese, 10% other red Tuscan varietals Brief notes. Red cherries and soil; young and tannic. Spotlessly made in this state of the art facility. Delectable: This is the DOCG Riserva - not available in your database. — a month ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Pèppoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

DCH
9.2

Doing really well at 10 years. Fruit still present, but subtle. Secondary tar notes are well integrated now. Balance is spot on. — 17 days ago

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La Braccesca (Antinori)

Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend 2019

Definite dark cherry. My bottle was well balanced. Not too acidic or tannin forward. Would love to drink this again. I always do well with Montepulciano. — 20 days ago

Marchesi Antinori

Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

A blend of 75% Cab Sauv, 18% Sangiovese & 7% Cab Franc, dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, floral spice and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry, cherry and plum with cacao and herbs with slight minty edge. Soft tannins, well balanced with acidity, long finish ending with fruit, cedar and earthy tobacco. Very nice! Drinking well but will improve over next decade. — 5 days ago

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Antica (Antinori)

Mountain Select Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep purple color.
Aromas of black fruit, tomato leaf, black olive.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry compote, vanilla, black pepper, licorice. Rich chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 17 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Tignanello Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Delectable Wine
9.2

The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori, all from the Tignanello estate, is packed with black cherry, spice, new leather, licorice and dried flowers. A dollop of Merlot adds plush contours, but this is a pretty pushed style, that works well here. Ideally, though, it would be nice to see more Sangiovese and Tignanello character. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
— 23 days ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2019

The Antinori family, one of the world's oldest and most distinguished wine producers, lived in Tuscany since the 14th century. Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cab Sauv & 5% Cab Franc, less maceration than prior vintages. Deep Ruby, aromas of black berry fruit aromas with herb, mint and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao, vanilla and tobacco spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced, ending with oak, juicy fruit and earthy mineral tones. Very Nice! — 5 days ago

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Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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9.8

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, dark berry, cassis, forest floor, minerals and earth, cherry, cocoa powder, plum and vanilla. On the palate, dark berry , blueberry, cherry, Smokey vanilla, and secondary and tertiary notes of oak, espresso. Chocolate. Complex and excellent ful bodied wine with velvet mouthfeel. — 19 days ago

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Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri Merlot 2021

At a tasting at the impressive Antinori facility outside of Florence. 100% Merlot from Bolgheri. Brief Notes - very plummy, excellent dark fruits, a balsamic note. Made for short term drinking I feel, to capture the current fresh fruit flavours. — a month ago

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