Figli d'Italia

Leone D'Oro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend

8.825 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Montepulciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brent S

Some interesting funk going on in here.

Some interesting funk going on in here.

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2017
Brent S

Excellent QPR. Big, round style of Sangiovese. Lots of smoke.

Excellent QPR. Big, round style of Sangiovese. Lots of smoke.

May 5th, 2017
Ken Z
9.1

Drank 11/23/27.

After a heavy thanksgiving lunch, this went well with a mushroom ravioli in tomato cream sauce.

As always one of the best values I have found, and sadly the last 2011's I have. Red cherry and leather on the nose. Sweet black cherries, leather, cocoa, and tar on the palate. As always, perfect balance. Medium finish.

3/21/9/5/3 + 50 = 91 pts.

Drank 11/23/27.

After a heavy thanksgiving lunch, this went well with a mushroom ravioli in tomato cream sauce.

As always one of the best values I have found, and sadly the last 2011's I have. Red cherry and leather on the nose. Sweet black cherries, leather, cocoa, and tar on the palate. As always, perfect balance. Medium finish.

3/21/9/5/3 + 50 = 91 pts.

Nov 24th, 2017
Joe Gillies

Good value, perfect for weeknight pasta.

Good value, perfect for weeknight pasta.

Aug 14th, 2017
Perry Sutton

Light and extremely drinkable.

Light and extremely drinkable.

Jun 15th, 2017
Tom Velin

Purchased at Total Wine; I believe $15 to $18.

Purchased at Total Wine; I believe $15 to $18.

Feb 13th, 2017
M. Christopher Roebuck

Again... solid, round. Red fruit with spice. A bit of heat on the finish after 1 hour decant. A really great wine.
91 points

Again... solid, round. Red fruit with spice. A bit of heat on the finish after 1 hour decant. A really great wine.
91 points

Dec 25th, 2016
M. Christopher Roebuck

So Delectables have this wrong. I'll go 90 to 91 points. It took well over an hour in the decanter to let the heat out.

90+ points

So Delectables have this wrong. I'll go 90 to 91 points. It took well over an hour in the decanter to let the heat out.

90+ points

Oct 27th, 2016
Joe Gillies

Perfect for pizza and pasta. A bit of tart cherry, and earthiness.

Perfect for pizza and pasta. A bit of tart cherry, and earthiness.

Oct 6th, 2016
Adam Zell

Allright Sangiovese blend with a nice meaty pasta dinner

Allright Sangiovese blend with a nice meaty pasta dinner

Jul 13th, 2016