The Italian Job

Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2014

Bold yet surprisingly restrained. It offers dark cherry and plum with just a whisper of tobacco, all wrapped in a subtle, earthy elegance. Some may dismiss this particular vintage, I happen to enjoy it more than most. — 3 days ago

Ted, Vino and 7 others liked this

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over four days and fairly consistent throughout. The 2020 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red fruit: raspberry, Morello cherry, red plum, black tea, red flowers, dried green herbs, and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drink now through 2035 easy. — 6 days ago

Andrew, John and 19 others liked this

Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022

cherry cherry cherry / pomegranate / amaro — 13 days ago

Michael liked this

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2013

Close to perfect. Very fine tannins for a medium bodied wine. Lots of black fruit, tar and leather. Drinking beautifully now but will be a stunner 5 to 10 years from now. — 3 days ago

Austin, Joseph and 10 others liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Lunch with Michael and Industry Dive — 2 days ago

Ray, Joe and 4 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

I think Produttori’s langhe is one of all time best values every year and this is no exception. This has great red and a smidge of purple fruit. Tannins are quite present but with a bit of air they fall into balance (though this could certainly take time). Excellent pairing with a simple but high quality pork chop. Very nice acid on the finish. Really enjoyable. — 22 days ago

Bob, Ted and 11 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Not ready yet. Beautiful wine, but this needs some cellar time. — a month ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2021

Pair of 21’s tonight where the Tignanello is youthful & not as open as the Ornellaia. Will be a great vintage that needs a few more years — 8 days ago

Jan, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

Pop and pour WOW. Old world dried flowers on the nose. Elegant on the palate with balance of acidity and soft tannins - that linger on the front and middle of the tongue. More layers of flavors than I can describe with roses, mixed berries, clove, leather, tobacco, etc., and none were dominant. What a pleasant surprise. — an hour ago

Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2000

Best a 25 year old Banfi has to offer! — 11 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 4 others liked this