Tuscany, Italy
2008, I liked this powerful yet elegant super Tuscan from one of the more famous houses. The wine is inky black, it has a gothic nose full of cooked plums, cherries, raisins and sweet spices, the body is full a bit on the port side, but yet with lots of typical fresh Italian acidity, long long chewy finish. My score 89, drink 2013-2019
2008, I liked this powerful yet elegant super Tuscan from one of the more famous houses. The wine is inky black, it has a gothic nose full of cooked plums, cherries, raisins and sweet spices, the body is full a bit on the port side, but yet with lots of typical fresh Italian acidity, long long chewy finish. My score 89, drink 2013-2019
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015Great wine. Would love to try it again in about 5 years.
Great wine. Would love to try it again in about 5 years.
1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2014
Originally plucked that it was a Cabernet when drinking this blind... but I also thought it was Californian. This just goes to show that Californian wine is amazing because it tastes like it could be Italian... and that this Italian wine is amazing because it "rivals Napa". Translation: This doesn't show anything. This wine is just really good.
Originally plucked that it was a Cabernet when drinking this blind... but I also thought it was Californian. This just goes to show that Californian wine is amazing because it tastes like it could be Italian... and that this Italian wine is amazing because it "rivals Napa". Translation: This doesn't show anything. This wine is just really good.
Sep 10th, 2015À 15 ans, le 1999 est à maturité, mais loin d'être vieux. Fruit bien fondu, un peu de poivron grillé, un brin de sous-bois. Du cabernet souple et classique, qui se boit bien.
À 15 ans, le 1999 est à maturité, mais loin d'être vieux. Fruit bien fondu, un peu de poivron grillé, un brin de sous-bois. Du cabernet souple et classique, qui se boit bien.
Feb 16th, 2015
Dark ruby color. Aromas of blackberry/black currant, baking spices and dried herbs. The full palate also features black berry/currant fruit with hints of black olives, earthy mushrooms, graphite and black pepper. Long smoky and tangy finish. Firm tannins and soft acidity. Full bodied and rustic but austere at the same time. Great balance of fruit and tertiary flavors. Pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Revisited in November 2024. Earthy and delicious! Revisited again in January 2025. Still excellent.
Dark ruby color. Aromas of blackberry/black currant, baking spices and dried herbs. The full palate also features black berry/currant fruit with hints of black olives, earthy mushrooms, graphite and black pepper. Long smoky and tangy finish. Firm tannins and soft acidity. Full bodied and rustic but austere at the same time. Great balance of fruit and tertiary flavors. Pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Revisited in November 2024. Earthy and delicious! Revisited again in January 2025. Still excellent.
Aug 23rd, 2024
Beautiful bottle of spice, dark fruit, mocha/espresso finish.
Beautiful bottle of spice, dark fruit, mocha/espresso finish.
Jun 5th, 2024Artisan Anguilla. Great with pizza. Nice med body red. Lightly chilled.
Artisan Anguilla. Great with pizza. Nice med body red. Lightly chilled.
Dec 22nd, 2023
