Del Dotto Vineyards

Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve Sangiovese Blend

9.222 ratings
9.410 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
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
Mike R
9.4

Sadly last bottle / it has been a great friend

Sadly last bottle / it has been a great friend

Jun 24th, 2019
Bill Bender

Cool little aged outlier from @Mike R bringing the smooth lines and blackberry cedar. Comes off as more Tempranillo than Sangio.

Cool little aged outlier from @Mike R bringing the smooth lines and blackberry cedar. Comes off as more Tempranillo than Sangio.

May 19th, 2019
David L

Amazing, balance was mind-boggling. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this wine. Mike you are f#yk amazing! Love you buddy. @Mike R

Amazing, balance was mind-boggling. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this wine. Mike you are f#yk amazing! Love you buddy. @Mike R

Dec 29th, 2018
Mike R
9.4

This is so right on and I am way beyond smiling after three bottles - thank goodness for friends - love this stuff

This is so right on and I am way beyond smiling after three bottles - thank goodness for friends - love this stuff

Dec 31st, 2017
Mike R
9.4

Wow - I know 1995 - and it is my 501st - forgot when 500 rolled up - interesting complex structured but need to drink now - all smiles tonight

Wow - I know 1995 - and it is my 501st - forgot when 500 rolled up - interesting complex structured but need to drink now - all smiles tonight

Sep 26th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Nicely balanced wine with complexity and depth

Nicely balanced wine with complexity and depth

Mar 14th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Lovely wine. Rich fruit and earth overtones

Lovely wine. Rich fruit and earth overtones

Oct 31st, 2016
Melanie Hogan DelBuono

I waited too long. 2005 is past peak. Still pleasant but wish I opened it earlier. Lost all notes and flavor. I am not used to drinking older wines.

I waited too long. 2005 is past peak. Still pleasant but wish I opened it earlier. Lost all notes and flavor. I am not used to drinking older wines.

Mar 19th, 2022
John Schlechter

Solid vino 2005 vintage earthy notes soft ripe medium to firm tannins dark cherries very nice finish with light minerality

Solid vino 2005 vintage earthy notes soft ripe medium to firm tannins dark cherries very nice finish with light minerality

May 7th, 2015
Christian Doll

Very nice !!! Last night in Vegas 2015

Very nice !!! Last night in Vegas 2015

Feb 8th, 2015