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Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2022

Masseto 2022
· First impression & decanting: It was my first time trying Masseto. Since it’s a young wine, I put half the bottle into a decanter and kept the other half for the next day. It only started to open up after about an hour of decanting, showing dark fruit aromas.
· Second-day explosion: On the second day, the aroma fully opened up. I poured just a little into the glass, and the aroma instantly filled the entire bowl. Intense blackberry and plum, with hints of tobacco and cocoa.
· Palate: Tannins are velvety smooth; full-bodied, with good acidity and plenty of power.
· Summary: A very classic top-tier “Super Tuscan.” In its youth it is very tight and needs a lot of patience with decanting or further aging. But once fully open, it is absolutely stunning.

Gaja Gaia & Rey 2022
· Aroma: Fresh citrus, white peach, and pear, with light oak-derived notes of toast, vanilla, and minerality.
· Palate: Round and full-bodied, with a distinct creamy texture, bright acidity, and a clean, mineral finish.
· Summary: A very elegant top Italian Chardonnay. Excellent balance—it retains fresh fruit while showing the complexity of oak aging. Drinking perfectly now.

One-line summary: One red, one white; one powerful, one elegant—a fantastic pairing!
— 14 hours ago

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2022

2022. Young and very fruit forward. Tannins are fairly smooth and acidity not overwhelming. It would be hard for me to say Nebbiolo vs Dolcetto (and it should be clearer), but it paired so well with Andy’s Pizza 🍕! — 15 days ago

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Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Sommelier recommended Barolo, which was definitely the right course of action picking our way through a wine list in Capri!
Excellent selection. Light, delicate, very subtle fruit notes and taste. Earthy, leathery with red fruits.
Passed our usual “test”…. we had to slow ourselves down from drinking it too fast 👌
— 13 days ago

Marta Jackowska
with Marta

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2015

Number 1 on Spectator in 2018 — 8 days ago

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Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 1961

Forward aged fruit. Red cherry and sour cherry. Fruit breaking down a touch. Interesting rather than special. So much bottle variation here — a month ago

David Schachter
with David
Douglas, Jan and 4 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Delicious throughout. The 2021 pours a bright garnet color with transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red flowers, orange zest, some tar, talcum powder, dried herbs and dry, organic earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is about as sapid of a young Classico I’ve had from Produttori. It’s a bold wine right now but some time on its side will bring more into balance. Drink now with some patience through 2051. — 16 hours ago

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Have six of these on hold for a bit longer.
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@Somm David T you could easily enjoy one now because the fruit is so special. But years and years to go

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — 18 days ago

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Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021

A quick half bottle before our dinner reservation and a great choice it was!
Young, fresh, fruity (same applies to Marta! 😉)
Tasting notes: red currant, raspberry, cinnamon and a little smoky.
Very drinkable!
— 11 days ago

Marta Jackowska
with Marta

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2020

Very succulent, very generous Sangiovese. Obviously too young but drinks very well. — a month ago

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Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2023

Ted
9.1

Haven’t had this is a minute. Ripe black cherry fruit. Soft and easy to drink. — 4 days ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Sharon, Tom and 7 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2022

Young but still delicious. Could use 10-15 years in the bottle. — 11 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 16 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese

20 years in the making…. Blackberries, spicy cedar, fig, cigar, truffles and old leather. Dark ruby, medium to heavy bodied, strong tannins, high acidity that pairs well with a smoky, fatty steak. Love it! — 15 days ago

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Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Is there a better value for $23…I don’t think so. Cherry, raspberry, medium acidity, good tannins. — 6 days ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Riserva Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend 2023

Very delicious. Smoothest chiati I've tasted. Fruity with a clean finish. — 8 days ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend

Simons eating at the Bar very smoothe wine great with pasta — 21 days ago

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Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

Dark cherries, bramble, leather, earthy and mediterraen spices. Love the acidity backed with fine minerality. Good balance. Wine really lasts. — a month ago

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nice, fine description