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Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2022 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bing cherry, red rope licorice, red flowers, a touch of vanilla and hints of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and a touch glossy. Quality is high though the oak is a bit more generous than I would prefer. Regardless, an easy choice for a light, afternoon meal. Drink now through 2032.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2022 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bing cherry, red rope licorice, red flowers, a touch of vanilla and hints of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and a touch glossy. Quality is high though the oak is a bit more generous than I would prefer. Regardless, an easy choice for a light, afternoon meal. Drink now through 2032.
Rustic nose with soil, dried red fruit. Medium minus body, medium plus alcohol. Sangiovese dominates in a Chianti style-- little complexity. A bit bitter on the palate with cranberry. Medium plus tannins. Short finish.
90 points
Rustic nose with soil, dried red fruit. Medium minus body, medium plus alcohol. Sangiovese dominates in a Chianti style-- little complexity. A bit bitter on the palate with cranberry. Medium plus tannins. Short finish.
From the originators of Brunello, this super is named after a famous volcanic rock. And it’s true to those origins. It’s strong and earthy, but not too dirty and old. It has those leather and tobacco notes that I want but it’s balanced with a beautiful floral arrangement, primarily violet and wildflower.
An alpine mountain during spring snowmelt.
I’m enjoying this way too much for $30.
From the originators of Brunello, this super is named after a famous volcanic rock. And it’s true to those origins. It’s strong and earthy, but not too dirty and old. It has those leather and tobacco notes that I want but it’s balanced with a beautiful floral arrangement, primarily violet and wildflower.
From .375. Decent red fruit, good acidity, fair length. Like almost every other nondescript Italian red, it’s a good pasta wine. Loses points for distracting VA. Overpriced.
From .375. Decent red fruit, good acidity, fair length. Like almost every other nondescript Italian red, it’s a good pasta wine. Loses points for distracting VA. Overpriced.
Mmmm, the nose is addictive. Leather and dried red fruit, cardamom and plum. Plush black plum on the palate with some new sweet oak on the back end. Quite nice 100% Sangiovese.
Mmmm, the nose is addictive. Leather and dried red fruit, cardamom and plum. Plush black plum on the palate with some new sweet oak on the back end. Quite nice 100% Sangiovese.
Tuscany, Italy
