Lornano
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Helena Rosso Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2013
Probably paid way to much for this in a restaurant setting but paired well with simple pasta dishes. — 11 years ago
with Brad
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Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2009
Stewed beef gravy. Prunes. Herbaceous. Yummyyyy — 11 years ago
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Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2017
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black fruit, stewed cherry, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry liqueur, clove, licorice, black olives. Moderate, smooth tannins. Rich, bursting flavor.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 years ago
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Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2011
The 2011 Gran Selezione is a rich, powerful Chianti on the darker side profile wise. Cloves and blackberries on the palate. Sustains well. — 8 years ago
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Le Bandite Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Dry, quite good — 9 years ago
S.S. Mandani
One of my oldest friends (17 years and counting) gifted me this rosé in 2021, bringing it back from his trip across Tuscany.
It’s survived through three apartments, spent a winter in a garage out in Long Island, and had a short-lived stint (which ended last night) across the river in Jersey.
It was opened and shared on a whim last night amongst friends.
Pretty, pale pink, this cuvée has a faint bouquet of sakura flowers and Rainier cherries. Also, there’s a slight salinity in its aromatics.
With age, some of its vibrant fruit flavors have faded, while its more savory qualities have cole into their own, showing a developed complexity of more herbal tones.
A strong note of dried and crushed roses as well as a light mushroomy/earthy quality.
I’m imagining the vistas of Tuscany’s more wild vineyards, which have embraced the forests.
An enjoyable wine to drink, I’m glad we opened it. Wine is meant to be opened. To be shared. To be drunk. It is sunlight and soil and time in a liquid state that honors land and friendship. — 9 months ago