100% Merlot from Maremma, Tuscany. Dark Ruby, impenetrable in colour. Ripe black fruit , plummy notes, Barb thought a jammy note. Aromas also of pipe tobacco. The palate is velvety with a hedonistic feel about it. Oak has integrated. I need to drink the remaining 2 bottles in the next couple of years. One of the 1001 wines. Robert Parker gave the 2000 vintage the perfect 100 points. β 2 months ago
Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blueberry compote, hint of vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, peppercorn, floral, minty finish. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 β 3 months ago
Still showing quite young. β a month ago
Casa Lenzi
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Off the bat, gorgeous golden color and strong nose of honey and tropical fruit. More full bodied than I expected, with some nutty/almond vibes. Creamy finish. Fun wine β 4 months ago
O wow. This is something!
A Merlot/ Cab Franc blend from halfway between Pisa and Piombino.
Vinified in cement & clay, aged in wood., biodynamic.
Very, very Bordeauxβesque. Very St. Emilion.
Black currants, plums, black currant leaf & a touch of dark cherries. Sweet & plush yet savoury. With a touch of allspice, black pepper, bay leaf, a hint of roast. Fresh, juicy.
Amazing precision on the palate, plush yet juicy, rich yet vibrant. I love the super fine, polished tannins. And the balamce between black currant freshness and savoury, spicy, earthy character.
Complex yet so lovely & drinkable.
Unexpectedly, this is brilliant stuff! β 3 months ago
Chip Habegger
Time! Must give this wine time! It is so tight straight from the bottle that judging it then is unfair. After hours it opens into a beautiful Sangiovese: cherry, tobacco, and violets. β a month ago