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I Sodi di San Niccolò Toscana Sangiovese Blend

9.314 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Jeff D.

Good but like the '08 better

Good but like the '08 better

May 15th, 2015
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8.8

One of eight wines in a Tuscan tasting, held a week ago. This one tended to be less popular with the group as a whole, although it did have one or two fans. It came across as more rustic than the rest of the wines and had a mild barnyard element in the nose that I didn’t love. There was also more acidity on the back end, and a little more complexity than some of the other wines displayed. Still, not one I’d track down again.

One of eight wines in a Tuscan tasting, held a week ago. This one tended to be less popular with the group as a whole, although it did have one or two fans. It came across as more rustic than the rest of the wines and had a mild barnyard element in the nose that I didn’t love. There was also more acidity on the back end, and a little more complexity than some of the other wines displayed. Still, not one I’d track down again.

Jan 18th, 2019
Jean-Francois Pelletier

When I started collecting I bought a bunch of mid range super Tuscan. It was mostly hit or miss, but I found some gems. This one is one of them. Dense nose of sour cherries, plum and spice. Medium+ palate and long and light finish. Great QPR.

When I started collecting I bought a bunch of mid range super Tuscan. It was mostly hit or miss, but I found some gems. This one is one of them. Dense nose of sour cherries, plum and spice. Medium+ palate and long and light finish. Great QPR.

Nov 4th, 2017
Dario Tolone

perfect harmonie. love it! mature.

perfect harmonie. love it! mature.

Dec 15th, 2016
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Very fruity, dense and powerful. Full palate long finish. Great.

Very fruity, dense and powerful. Full palate long finish. Great.

Sep 20th, 2015
David Canter

After 3 hours of breathing it still needs more time in the bottle. It is very good but not opulent and excellent as the 06

After 3 hours of breathing it still needs more time in the bottle. It is very good but not opulent and excellent as the 06

Jan 1st, 2015
Rupert Taylor

Rupert had this 10 years ago

Rupert had this 10 years ago

Apr 5th, 2015
Jacek Antas

Jacek had this 6 years ago

Jacek had this 6 years ago

Jan 4th, 2019
Chad Brewer

Chad had this 7 years ago

Chad had this 7 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017
Gabriele Rotti

Gabriele had this 10 years ago

Gabriele had this 10 years ago

Aug 20th, 2014