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La Gioia Toscana Sangiovese Merlot

9.157 ratings
9.013 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Merlot
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

A different way of understanding #sangiovese and the #terroir of #Tuscany elegance and finesse.

A different way of understanding #sangiovese and the #terroir of #Tuscany elegance and finesse.

Oct 11th, 2020
Matthew Hughes

Yes! Rich, flavor, amazing

Yes! Rich, flavor, amazing

2 people found it helpfulJan 15th, 2016
Jim Takada

Well balanced Italian wine, pleasant surprise.. Very smooth tannins after 20-30minutes.

Well balanced Italian wine, pleasant surprise.. Very smooth tannins after 20-30minutes.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Enna Weng

3 yrs of aging, 14.5% alcohol, all French oak!

3 yrs of aging, 14.5% alcohol, all French oak!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2016
D C
9.2

Depth and lasting power. Beautiful aroma that kept developing in the glass nicely

Depth and lasting power. Beautiful aroma that kept developing in the glass nicely

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.2

Light color, Peppermint, cherry perfume. Sweet and simple in the flavors.

Light color, Peppermint, cherry perfume. Sweet and simple in the flavors.

Jan 12th, 2017
Francesco Petroli

2010 - cosmetici, frutta in ciliegia, spezie e sale per un sorso che all'attacco potrebbe sembrare monocorde ma gradualmente si sviluppa in un allungo discreto che, seppur senza scintille, pare infinito; non soltanto sul sale ma anche sul frutto

2010 - cosmetici, frutta in ciliegia, spezie e sale per un sorso che all'attacco potrebbe sembrare monocorde ma gradualmente si sviluppa in un allungo discreto che, seppur senza scintille, pare infinito; non soltanto sul sale ma anche sul frutto

May 30th, 2015
Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

8.8

90% Sang - 10% Merlot

90% Sang - 10% Merlot

Feb 14th, 2014
Jean-Philip Journeault

2013

Dec 19th, 2021
Jean-Philip Journeault

2016

Apr 17th, 2021