Gorgeous, rich, structured, muscular Flaccionella that is aging at a glacial pace. Lower acid, making for a plush expression. Deep leathery fruit, sweet oak, baked earth, juniper and cool herbs. Would love to visit with 10 years to see how the oak integrates. To me it is balanced, matches the strength of this Sangiovese just fine given the ripe year.
Gorgeous, rich, structured, muscular Flaccionella that is aging at a glacial pace. Lower acid, making for a plush expression. Deep leathery fruit, sweet oak, baked earth, juniper and cool herbs. Would love to visit with 10 years to see how the oak integrates. To me it is balanced, matches the strength of this Sangiovese just fine given the ripe year.
1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2019
This 11 was best I've tasted of these really expensive but worthy sangios
This 11 was best I've tasted of these really expensive but worthy sangios
1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2015
This bouquet is astounding. Delicious smell. Holy wow. This might be the best wine of the night. Lingering for an eternity. Could use a few years on the shelf but it's actually a monster.
This bouquet is astounding. Delicious smell. Holy wow. This might be the best wine of the night. Lingering for an eternity. Could use a few years on the shelf but it's actually a monster.
Oct 19th, 2015
From taste: Dense nose, lots of incense and medicinal mint, dollops of vanilla and cocoa in the back, over blackberry pie and clove with a hint of orange peel. Very perfumed in mouth with sweet black fruits, very rich, a fairly modern style, med + grainy tannin, and dryness on finish from the wood. Big wine, needs at least 10 years before it integrates better on the finish. Plenty of extract.
From taste: Dense nose, lots of incense and medicinal mint, dollops of vanilla and cocoa in the back, over blackberry pie and clove with a hint of orange peel. Very perfumed in mouth with sweet black fruits, very rich, a fairly modern style, med + grainy tannin, and dryness on finish from the wood. Big wine, needs at least 10 years before it integrates better on the finish. Plenty of extract.
Oct 4th, 2015
2001 - Austero e sussurrato al naso, con una lieve componente alcolica in evidenza e frutta scura. Necessita di tempo ma in retro olfattiiva svela la sua natura matura tipica in questa zona del Chianti Classico. Sviluppo possente e una texture tannica spettacolare
2001 - Austero e sussurrato al naso, con una lieve componente alcolica in evidenza e frutta scura. Necessita di tempo ma in retro olfattiiva svela la sua natura matura tipica in questa zona del Chianti Classico. Sviluppo possente e una texture tannica spettacolare
May 30th, 2015
Classic
Apr 13th, 2015
Super polished but wood dominates
Super polished but wood dominates
Mar 30th, 2015
Dust and perfection
Mar 9th, 2024
Still a 10, see previous note
Still a 10, see previous note
Sep 20th, 2023
Deliciously complex with a structure to go the distance. Has a long runway ahead of it. Still tasting great at this time with tart cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, potpourri, tomato leaf, dried oregano, licorice, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, leather… yum!!
Deliciously complex with a structure to go the distance. Has a long runway ahead of it. Still tasting great at this time with tart cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, potpourri, tomato leaf, dried oregano, licorice, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, leather… yum!!
Jul 23rd, 2023
Tuscany, Italy
