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9.1

The 2019 Nobile di Montepulciano is a pleasure on the nose. Sweet spice complements raspberry and cherry aromas. Juicy acidity balances silky textures as rose-tinged red berries cascade across the palate. There’s a gentle coating of fine tannins and lovely energy as hard red candy hints fade. $25.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2023) — 4 days ago

J Ferrugia

9.1

Drinking beautifully… dark cherry, light spice, fruit forward with tannins dissipating after 15 minutes in the decanter. This remains a marvelous Chianti in the traditional style as Laura Bianchi continues the legacy of this great family of vintners. — 12 days ago

Alberto Cdm

9.4

Molto scuro. Ottimo — 11 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

To pair with the duck 😋 — 14 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Fully mature. Developing tertiary notes. Earth and cherry. — 12 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over several hours. Clearly showing the solar nature of the vintage, the 2015 Fèlsina CCR pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of stewed cherries and strawberries, well-oiled leather ball glove, red flowers, curaçao, dried green herbs, and sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes of the nose. The finish is long, tart and satisfying with ferrous minerals. A lovely pairing with Conchiglie Ripiene. While this is fully mature, it still has a healthy life ahead. Drinking very well now and should through 2030 with ease. — 8 hours ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Garnet , ruby core , with terracotta rim . Quite ripe juicy nose , blueberry , blackberry , with an earthy , cedar tinged note and touch of mint . On the palate more reserved , with dark cassis , blackberry , scorched earth , tobacco , cedar . Good refreshing acidity , slightly drying tannin. Quite good length, after a while a mineral , crushed rock note . This is at peak now in magnum, for now and the next 5-8 years . Bottles drink now and over the next few years I would imagine — 12 days ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Started off wary and cautious, then went ape shit with all the requisite autumn forest, damp earth, mature fruit, etc. Hard to ask for more. Strong ligaments, tendons and connective tissue. Minimal body fat. — 19 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.4

[Tasted on December 3, 2023 at Santo in Nashville]

Ripe cherry and plum fruit, with licorice, tobacco and earth. Muscular and well balanced. Excellent Brunello. — a day ago

Joanne Franzel

9.0

Nice acidity, totally worked for thanksgiving turkey and all those unctuous sides — 11 days ago