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Fabius Sant' Antimo Syrah

8.864 ratings
8.59 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Syrah
Lamb
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8.9

The 2017 Fabius shows dark florals and balsam herbs, giving way to crushed ashen stone and hints of damp earth. Here I’m finding velvety textures and fleshy black fruits energized by bright acidity that give way to a staining of minerals and spice. This tapers off lightly structured with remnants of plum and hints of tobacco. It’s a balanced and pleasurable expression of Syrah from Montalcino that refines for six to eight months in a mix of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th-pass barriques. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)

The 2017 Fabius shows dark florals and balsam herbs, giving way to crushed ashen stone and hints of damp earth. Here I’m finding velvety textures and fleshy black fruits energized by bright acidity that give way to a staining of minerals and spice. This tapers off lightly structured with remnants of plum and hints of tobacco. It’s a balanced and pleasurable expression of Syrah from Montalcino that refines for six to eight months in a mix of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th-pass barriques. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)

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Mary Jane Reiter

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7.6

Syrah from Sant Antimo DOC. Short finish. Just pleasant to drink.

Syrah from Sant Antimo DOC. Short finish. Just pleasant to drink.

Nov 17th, 2014
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Great Italian Syrah for the money. Happy!

Great Italian Syrah for the money. Happy!

Apr 29th, 2014
Ted
8.7

Wet tobacco and had a slight sweetness.

Wet tobacco and had a slight sweetness.

Sep 3rd, 2023
Jody Scharf

Rich, delish, Syrah.

Rich, delish, Syrah.

Jun 2nd, 2023
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, ciruela, violetas. Nariz floral.

Boca; Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Buen vino por precio.

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, ciruela, violetas. Nariz floral.

Boca; Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Buen vino por precio.

Sep 30th, 2022
Christy

Anniversary wine of 6 years

Anniversary wine of 6 years

Jun 26th, 2022
Lizzie Clawson

World of Wines 3/29/16. Dark berry nose, mild structure, nice smokiness. Would pair well with hearty salad.

World of Wines 3/29/16. Dark berry nose, mild structure, nice smokiness. Would pair well with hearty salad.

Mar 30th, 2017
Michael Malpiedi

Bold and rich without being tough. Nice touch of smoke like smoked salmon. Quick finish.

Bold and rich without being tough. Nice touch of smoke like smoked salmon. Quick finish.

Dec 13th, 2016
Trisha P

Celebration dinner @ cosmopolitan !

Celebration dinner @ cosmopolitan !

Aug 6th, 2016