Podere Forte
Guardiavigna Toscana Sangiovese Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Fantastic. Juicy and clean. Super aromas. The Petit Verdot comes through. Hoisin, incense and mineral. Floral. A profound nose. So elegant and juicy. Clean as a whistle with that Tuscan freshness and slight rusticity. A brilliant wine.
Fantastic. Juicy and clean. Super aromas. The Petit Verdot comes through. Hoisin, incense and mineral. Floral. A profound nose. So elegant and juicy. Clean as a whistle with that Tuscan freshness and slight rusticity. A brilliant wine.
Dec 6th, 2022
Tuscany its its essence, a Cabernet Franc dominated wine at this level is unique in the world of wine. Driven by elegance throughout a long and elegant finish that combines the features of being refined with a pronounced density and long silencing finish.
Tuscany its its essence, a Cabernet Franc dominated wine at this level is unique in the world of wine. Driven by elegance throughout a long and elegant finish that combines the features of being refined with a pronounced density and long silencing finish.
Nov 5th, 2018More elegant than ‘13 and while providing less power and structure, there’s lot to like here.
More elegant than ‘13 and while providing less power and structure, there’s lot to like here.
May 4th, 2018
Very impressed with this. The nose is jam compote and boysenberry.
The palette is linear, pristine and pure. The tannins are hand-polished by little cellar bitches. You would never know that this is majorly merlot (60%) and cab franc (20%). There's a dollop of petit verdot which brings lift and brightness to the experience. Finish keeps pumping. Needs another 5 years in the bottle, but showing beautifully now.
Such an extravagant evening of tastings!
Very impressed with this. The nose is jam compote and boysenberry.
The palette is linear, pristine and pure. The tannins are hand-polished by little cellar bitches. You would never know that this is majorly merlot (60%) and cab franc (20%). There's a dollop of petit verdot which brings lift and brightness to the experience. Finish keeps pumping. Needs another 5 years in the bottle, but showing beautifully now.
Such an extravagant evening of tastings!
From magnum. The velvety tannins are to die for here, and while rich and concentrated, it also provides sincerity and elegance. Ripe red berries, pan fried herbs, Madagascar vanilla and blackberries are framed by juicy acidity and tannins; but not just any tannins... the silkiest tannins ever invented? Glorious.
From magnum. The velvety tannins are to die for here, and while rich and concentrated, it also provides sincerity and elegance. Ripe red berries, pan fried herbs, Madagascar vanilla and blackberries are framed by juicy acidity and tannins; but not just any tannins... the silkiest tannins ever invented? Glorious.
Mar 26th, 2017Positively evolved and complex flavors with spice and herbaceous additions. More classic compared to recent vintages.
Positively evolved and complex flavors with spice and herbaceous additions. More classic compared to recent vintages.
Dec 17th, 20162009 from magnum; released in 2016. I was floored here... Great presence of spicy red fruits, velvety tannins and a fleshy yet bone dry but still expansive palate, allowing elements to shine on the chalky finish. Impressive to say the least!
2009 from magnum; released in 2016. I was floored here... Great presence of spicy red fruits, velvety tannins and a fleshy yet bone dry but still expansive palate, allowing elements to shine on the chalky finish. Impressive to say the least!
Aug 1st, 2016Vibrant, great nose, elegant, with richness and power but not overdone
Vibrant, great nose, elegant, with richness and power but not overdone
Mar 11th, 2016
Gorgeous intoxicating nose. Blackberry licorice. Blackberry flower. Deep. Sexy lilacs. A 9.8 nose@
Palate is sweet blackberries. Hints of licorice. Spice. Delicious. Palate is more standard delicious.
Seriously beautiful texture.
Fass selections
Gorgeous intoxicating nose. Blackberry licorice. Blackberry flower. Deep. Sexy lilacs. A 9.8 nose@
Palate is sweet blackberries. Hints of licorice. Spice. Delicious. Palate is more standard delicious.
Seriously beautiful texture.
Fass selections
Needs 90 minutes. Before then it’s really weird. Goes from a 7.0 to a 9.7 in 2 hours. Yes. It’s true.
Nose graphite explosion. Blackberry flower. Cherry flower.
Palate is silky blackberry. Man. That Forte elegance. Gorgeous shimmering mountain stream infused with blackberries.
As this opens more nose is gorgeous blackberry flower. Palate is Pete t blackberry flower. Hint of graphite.
Wow. So close to melo and anfiteatro.
This needs to be glass decanted. You get new weirdness from the beginning with each pour.
Internal@aromatics are wow! Blackberry liquor. Lilacs. Expansive. Delicious. Liquid silk made from flowers.
Finish is the most gorgeous elegant blackberry liquor. Hint of savoriness. Wow wow wow. Wine.
With more air intense lilacs and violets.
Fass selections.
Needs 90 minutes. Before then it’s really weird. Goes from a 7.0 to a 9.7 in 2 hours. Yes. It’s true.
Nose graphite explosion. Blackberry flower. Cherry flower.
Palate is silky blackberry. Man. That Forte elegance. Gorgeous shimmering mountain stream infused with blackberries.
As this opens more nose is gorgeous blackberry flower. Palate is Pete t blackberry flower. Hint of graphite.
Wow. So close to melo and anfiteatro.
This needs to be glass decanted. You get new weirdness from the beginning with each pour.
Internal@aromatics are wow! Blackberry liquor. Lilacs. Expansive. Delicious. Liquid silk made from flowers.
Finish is the most gorgeous elegant blackberry liquor. Hint of savoriness. Wow wow wow. Wine.
With more air intense lilacs and violets.
Fass selections.