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Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend

8.9102 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016 | spicyness in smell, red fruit and good balance in taste | paired with tunafish and stewed chicory.

Vintage 2016 | spicyness in smell, red fruit and good balance in taste | paired with tunafish and stewed chicory.

Sep 17th, 2023
Ken Z
8.9

Drank 9\27\19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Earth, floral notes, and red fruit on the notes . Plum, red cherry and earth on the palate. Medium tannins and finish.

3\22\8\3\3 +50= 89 pts.

Drank 9\27\19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Earth, floral notes, and red fruit on the notes . Plum, red cherry and earth on the palate. Medium tannins and finish.

3\22\8\3\3 +50= 89 pts.

Sep 28th, 2019
Fredrik Finn

A very good quality wine, tehere the ripe and defined primary fruit is embracing the secondary oak aromas, lacking some evolvement and persistence on the palate to reach higher. Alcohol is a bit warming and out of context, and the wine would benefit of a better intergration.

A very good quality wine, tehere the ripe and defined primary fruit is embracing the secondary oak aromas, lacking some evolvement and persistence on the palate to reach higher. Alcohol is a bit warming and out of context, and the wine would benefit of a better intergration.

Jan 7th, 2019
Martijn

The score is for the nose cause that is fantastic. Unfortunately this is not reflected in the mouth. Already for the second time this doesnt convince me.

The score is for the nose cause that is fantastic. Unfortunately this is not reflected in the mouth. Already for the second time this doesnt convince me.

Jun 30th, 2023
Mark S.

Smooth. Black fruits with chestnut. 2016 @1188, chateau -, 230222-230309

Smooth. Black fruits with chestnut. 2016 @1188, chateau -, 230222-230309

Feb 22nd, 2023
Ada
9.1

Easy and pleasant.

Easy and pleasant.

Dec 3rd, 2020
Joe Gillies

Boom, amazing for $20. Cant beat this at this price point. Easily drinking like a 50 to 60 dollar bottle.

Boom, amazing for $20. Cant beat this at this price point. Easily drinking like a 50 to 60 dollar bottle.

Apr 10th, 2020
Steve Rura

Distinct Tuscan red fruits, but a bit pungent and spicy right after opening. Significantly smoother on day 2. With filet mignon in morel mushrooms and red wine sauce, potatoes, and escarole fig winter salad.

Distinct Tuscan red fruits, but a bit pungent and spicy right after opening. Significantly smoother on day 2. With filet mignon in morel mushrooms and red wine sauce, potatoes, and escarole fig winter salad.

Jan 25th, 2020
Manchester Sheldon

Cocoa powder, leather, and raisins on the nose. Red berry and dark plum in the front of the palate followed by a light green twigginess , some tannins.

Cocoa powder, leather, and raisins on the nose. Red berry and dark plum in the front of the palate followed by a light green twigginess , some tannins.

Jan 17th, 2020
Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

Great Vintage. Enjoyable wine

Great Vintage. Enjoyable wine

Sep 20th, 2019