Marchesi de' Frescobaldi
Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Despite the cagily not helpful nature of the tech sheet which would not give me the percentages of cab s, Merlot, cab f and sangiovese in this I’m not mad at it. Juicy with good acid and I love a bit of acid. More red fruit than black, and lots of baking spices that have been socializing with olives. I hate olives but these olives had enough character to liven up the mix without being an overwhelming note. What I’m saying is these are the only olives I will ever associate with. Sorry that was a tangent this wine is yummy and on the lighter side of cab blends.
Despite the cagily not helpful nature of the tech sheet which would not give me the percentages of cab s, Merlot, cab f and sangiovese in this I’m not mad at it. Juicy with good acid and I love a bit of acid. More red fruit than black, and lots of baking spices that have been socializing with olives. I hate olives but these olives had enough character to liven up the mix without being an overwhelming note. What I’m saying is these are the only olives I will ever associate with. Sorry that was a tangent this wine is yummy and on the lighter side of cab blends.
Sep 23rd, 2018
Vanilla, cinnamon, first impression, red/black cherry, cassis, dark ruby red with purple hue, black currant, plum, friend prune, ripe fruit, med plus tannin. Smoky leather. Would guess this a new world wine if blind tasted.
Vanilla, cinnamon, first impression, red/black cherry, cassis, dark ruby red with purple hue, black currant, plum, friend prune, ripe fruit, med plus tannin. Smoky leather. Would guess this a new world wine if blind tasted.
Jul 10th, 2017Mostly Bordeaux varieties made with Tuscan sensibilities.
Mostly Bordeaux varieties made with Tuscan sensibilities.
Apr 30th, 2017
Dark ruby, condensed fruit, long finish, great value . 91+
Dark ruby, condensed fruit, long finish, great value . 91+
Jan 7th, 2018Not meant to conflict with prior ratings, but this model qualifies as delicious in Scottsdale. At intro pricing! It’s meant to go with the culinary stylings of Uncle Louie’s - far better Italian food than the name suggests.
Not meant to conflict with prior ratings, but this model qualifies as delicious in Scottsdale. At intro pricing! It’s meant to go with the culinary stylings of Uncle Louie’s - far better Italian food than the name suggests.
Dec 10th, 2017
Interesting nose due to the Italian and French grape blend. Cab franc makes it interesting. Needs time to open up.
Interesting nose due to the Italian and French grape blend. Cab franc makes it interesting. Needs time to open up.
Nov 4th, 2017
A refreshing change from my recent picks- first tried at an Italian restaurant/market in Chicago- dry with subtle sweetness- very nice and very affordable
A refreshing change from my recent picks- first tried at an Italian restaurant/market in Chicago- dry with subtle sweetness- very nice and very affordable
Oct 6th, 2017