Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2017 San Valentino pours a slightly hazy, ruby color with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, red fruit: sour Montmorency cherry, wood varnish, horse blanket, black licorice, old wood, and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. One of the more wild vintages of San Valentino I’ve ever had and this bottle wasn’t quite as good as the one I had a couple years back. Drink now and enjoy what nature gave to Paolo and Giampiero. — 10 days ago
Absolutely superb. Fresh, fruity, smooth. Delightful. — 6 months ago
This bottle was significantly better than the previous bottle I had… Fabulous mouthfeel, and fruit — a month ago
At Mastro’s City Hall. Nice balance. — 5 months ago
Like this, pretty good for a Zin — 8 months ago
Very good. Lots of black fruit aromas (a plum, blackberry & black currant), an oak & a vanilla, so I”m a little disappointed. — a month ago
Very delish!! Creamy and luscious. — 5 months ago
Geoff Upston
2021 vintage, tasted NYE 2024. Nice drop — 15 days ago