Outstanding, a classic Rancia that thrills and promises a long life ahead. Textbook Berardebga style! 94+
Outstanding, a classic Rancia that thrills and promises a long life ahead. Textbook Berardebga style! 94+
Jun 1st, 2023
Eccellenze di Toscana 2018
Magnum
Eccellenze di Toscana 2018
Magnum
Dec 1st, 2018
2015. Sangiovese. Torn here: clearly well-made and concentrated but dark fruit is still so muted even after 4-5 hours of air. Some oak definitely masking the fruit but such dark, dry flavors - could use some more acid/tartness to liven it up (like its more vibrant sister wine Fontalloro). Maybe time balances it out, but I’ll be on to other (warm) years by then. $43.
2015. Sangiovese. Torn here: clearly well-made and concentrated but dark fruit is still so muted even after 4-5 hours of air. Some oak definitely masking the fruit but such dark, dry flavors - could use some more acid/tartness to liven it up (like its more vibrant sister wine Fontalloro). Maybe time balances it out, but I’ll be on to other (warm) years by then. $43.
1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2022
In the 17 published editions of Gambero Rosso, Italy’s acclaimed wine rating guide, this Tuscan estate has won the coveted Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) award 17 times. Ruby with complex berry and elegant spice aromas. On the palate rich ripe cherry and blackberry flavors with sweet spice, cedar, cacao and tobacco enhance the berry fruit. Graceful tannins, savory with good acidity balance, lingering ending with earthy mineral character. Nice!
In the 17 published editions of Gambero Rosso, Italy’s acclaimed wine rating guide, this Tuscan estate has won the coveted Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) award 17 times. Ruby with complex berry and elegant spice aromas. On the palate rich ripe cherry and blackberry flavors with sweet spice, cedar, cacao and tobacco enhance the berry fruit. Graceful tannins, savory with good acidity balance, lingering ending with earthy mineral character. Nice!
1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2019
Obviously a serious wine, but the mineral structure is lagging the tannic and acid structure. Has subtle authentic Sangiovese perfume, unusually dark color and the heft. It does not have an unique character that distinguishes exceptional wines from mere excellent ones.
Obviously a serious wine, but the mineral structure is lagging the tannic and acid structure. Has subtle authentic Sangiovese perfume, unusually dark color and the heft. It does not have an unique character that distinguishes exceptional wines from mere excellent ones.
1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2018
Dark, tart cherries, some exotic spice, earthy undertones and some leather. There’s a fresh herby note, too. This is quite complex, with great purity of fruit, and very, very good.
Dark, tart cherries, some exotic spice, earthy undertones and some leather. There’s a fresh herby note, too. This is quite complex, with great purity of fruit, and very, very good.
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2018
Similar notes to 3 months ago. Excellent!
Similar notes to 3 months ago. Excellent!
May 30th, 2021
Black cherry, leather, herbal, grippy tannin, deep
Black cherry, leather, herbal, grippy tannin, deep
May 23rd, 2021Excellent! Unlike the Flyers tonight in Tahoe. Opened 30 min before drinking and enjoying now but no rush. This still has a decade or two still to be drinking well.
Excellent! Unlike the Flyers tonight in Tahoe. Opened 30 min before drinking and enjoying now but no rush. This still has a decade or two still to be drinking well.
Feb 22nd, 2021
93+ difficult phase now. I would wait 2 years for trying another bottles.
93+ difficult phase now. I would wait 2 years for trying another bottles.
Sep 18th, 2020
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
