Marchesi Mazzei

Poggio Badiola Sangiovese Blend

8.830 ratings

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Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese Blend

Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

8.3

A little tannic but maybe it needs to open up a bit

A little tannic but maybe it needs to open up a bit

3 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2013

8.9

Nice fruit, balanced oak, integrated tannins. High QPR

Nice fruit, balanced oak, integrated tannins. High QPR

Apr 5th, 2017

Emily & Alessio Valle

9.3

Surprise! or not, since Mazzei does a conistently good job with the Tuscan varietals. The oakiness doesn't overpower the original perfumes and flavors. It could age even longer, but it is perfectly mature for being enjoyed now. Try it with a South Western Chicken Salad and go "Wow!".

Surprise! or not, since Mazzei does a conistently good job with the Tuscan varietals. The oakiness doesn't overpower the original perfumes and flavors. It could age even longer, but it is perfectly mature for being enjoyed now. Try it with a South Western Chicken Salad and go "Wow!".

May 17th, 2015

9.0

Rated after 3.5 hour decant and paired with pasta

Rated after 3.5 hour decant and paired with pasta

Jan 19th, 2015

8.0

To be aerated 10 minutes before consuming.

To be aerated 10 minutes before consuming.

Jan 12th, 2015

9.0

Sangiovese Merlot ready 10/14

Sangiovese Merlot ready 10/14

Oct 3rd, 2014

7.6

Overrated.

Overrated.

Apr 30th, 2014

8.6

Decent Italian wine

Decent Italian wine

Nov 24th, 2013

9.3

Great wine

Great wine

Jul 18th, 2013

8.4

$12 I would buy it again.

$12 I would buy it again.

Feb 24th, 2013