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. 10 weeks later on 8th November 2023 this wine was voted #7 in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2023. — 8 months ago
With Allison, Terry and Jane on Penn Stare trip to Florence. — 2 years ago
Wow, lovely and so drinkable. (Florence) — a month ago
Drank w/ JRC at Osteria dell’Osso in Florence, tasted great with Florentine sirloin! — 10 months ago
Enjoyed this one at small restaurant near Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence. — 2 years ago
So long since I’ve had a Rockpile wine and loved this!! Black and green pepper along with dark berries (raspberry and blackberry). An excellent jam flavor that just fits so well with bbq ribs. — 3 years ago
History dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer & went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, & got hooked. A Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah blend. Aromas of fresh ripe red fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry & raspberry with cacao & espresso notes on sweet savory soft tannins, well balanced, lingering finish ending with fruit & toasty oak. Nice! Consistent Quality! — a month ago
A real treat to get to try this wine. Quite hard to track down but I found it at Enoteca Millesimi in Florence and jammed it in my tiny suitcase. It takes plenty of painstaking work to produce this special wine. Terraced pergola vineyards at scary steep slopes over the Amalfi Coast. Lemons, passionfruit, honey, toasted nuts, camomile. It’s full bodied, rich and supple but with a crisp and mineral finish. — 10 months ago
Founded at end of 1800 when Lavinio Franceschi, Florence land owner, visited the area. Over a century later, Tenuta covers an area of 530 hectares (140 planted with vines; 50 with olive trees). Aged in French oak for 36 months, 100% Sangiovese hand picked from 20-year old vines. A Gem! Deep Ruby. rich berry fruit aromas with complex spice. Palate has rich berry fruit flavors, baked cherry, with tobacco, cacao & subtle spice. Soft tannins, long finish ending with seductive earthy tones. Nice, aged well! — 3 years ago
Peter Stern
Delic! (Florence) — a month ago