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L'Alberello Bolgheri Superiore SuperTuscan Blend
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
When I first tasted this with Coravin we were sure it had TCA, but it wasn’t excessively bitter or astringent and it had plenty of rich ripe black fruit...so I uncorked it today and the cork definitely smells of old winery, old church and almost pine trees but I wouldn’t call it corked cork. Even with the cork issue the wine has a smooth oily attack and firm fine-grained tannins. I am thoroughly enjoying it. #bolgheri #tuscany #italy #supertuscan The winery should definitely look into their cork provider.
When I first tasted this with Coravin we were sure it had TCA, but it wasn’t excessively bitter or astringent and it had plenty of rich ripe black fruit...so I uncorked it today and the cork definitely smells of old winery, old church and almost pine trees but I wouldn’t call it corked cork. Even with the cork issue the wine has a smooth oily attack and firm fine-grained tannins. I am thoroughly enjoying it. #bolgheri #tuscany #italy #supertuscan The winery should definitely look into their cork provider.
May 19th, 2021Green twinges but otherwise nicely built with welcome minerality.
Green twinges but otherwise nicely built with welcome minerality.
Jul 30th, 2020Lean and mean. Will probably reward cellaring. Very dark. Tight, mineral, tart.
Lean and mean. Will probably reward cellaring. Very dark. Tight, mineral, tart.
Jul 31st, 2016Smooth, light, enough structure to be firm throughout dinner. Never had wine from region and for traditional French grapes it did very well all things considered. Floral and ripe fruit flavors, not much nose or complexity on the tongue but a solid, delicious wine.
Smooth, light, enough structure to be firm throughout dinner. Never had wine from region and for traditional French grapes it did very well all things considered. Floral and ripe fruit flavors, not much nose or complexity on the tongue but a solid, delicious wine.
Jul 20th, 2020W&S Top 100. Super Duper Tuscan. Is that a DOC?
W&S Top 100. Super Duper Tuscan. Is that a DOC?
Oct 14th, 2019Dark, long finish, enjoyable, might be a smidge early
Dark, long finish, enjoyable, might be a smidge early
Mar 7th, 2018