Pisa, Tuscany

Ruffino

Modus Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2020

I have bought every bottle of this I've seen in the last 9 years or so. Purely nostalgic reasons. It's not the best Super Tuscan. It's not expensive. But, it just reminds me of every meal I had during my time in Tuscany. Somehow the price jumped from $20 to $30. I blame Trump. Every year has been pretty consistent, but 2013 was world-class. This 2020 is great, and if it weren't hailing out right now, I'd go grab some steaks from the market. Cheers, friends!
Listening to the Pogues.
— 17 hours ago

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Dave

Dave

Illinois. Gateway to Iowa. @Doug Powers
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

2020 was a warm vintage in Tuscany.
Enjoy it even though of the price hike.
Dave

Dave

That's what I've read. Cheers! @Jamie Lauder

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2013

Excellent vintage. Lively and supple. Quintessential Sangiovese. Decanted and enjoyed over 3+ hours. It aged rapidly in the last 90 minutes but still was packing. Cherry. Menthol. Subtle earthiness. — 23 days ago

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Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Cherry, herbs, dry chocolatey tannin. This was great with a steak camping in the Sawtooth mountains. 90! — 7 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2021

Vanilla, oak and spices on the nose that beautifully integrates with tart cherry, blackberry and soft tannins on the palette. Very young wine that is of exceptional quality that would certainly benefit from aging to have tertiary flavors and aromas develop. — 2 days ago

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Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi)

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2006

A lovely Brunello. Classic in style, nose and character. Lovely. Drinking well but could go for another decade ( or two!). — 7 days ago

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Tenuta Il Poggione

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

Nice cherry flavor. Very robust and deep wine — 7 days ago

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Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

Still young (obviously) and first of all fruity (obviously), but there is also a chocolate, leather and it's oaky. Maybe needs time (obviously 😂), but it's also very good for those who don’t want to wait. — 13 days ago

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

Solid Italian red…with hints of Napa. More than the deliciousness of the wine is the deep love I have for my life partner. Although we are wrapping up our 25th anniversary trip to France and Spain, we are embarking on the next 25+ still in deep love with one another. Can’t wait to see where our journey takes us next. Thank you God for delivering me my perfect mate. — 8 days ago

Casanova di Neri

Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2017

It was very acidity and a bit bland at first. Maybe it needed more time, but decanted for 3ish hours and it tasted a lot like mushrooms, balsamic, black currant and a touch of underbrush with forest floor- with a touch of oak and spice. It was tannic but there was a lack of something in the mid palate and fruit. As I drank the last glass after 5 hours of decanting, it started to open up beautifully. All the aforementioned characteristics but with a strong mid palate filled with dark fruit. Delicious. Not as good as other vintages but this is worth drinking but give it some time to decante. Maybe 4+ hours. — 4 days ago

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2018

Best Tuscan red blend — 12 days ago

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