Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro (Manzano)

Borgo Cortona Syrah

8.861 ratings
8.813 pro ratings
Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

8.8

Interesting, very Italian expression of Syrah. Super bright acid a little out of balance. Zesty almost citrusy aromas. Coulda been a little riper or cellared a lot longer.

Interesting, very Italian expression of Syrah. Super bright acid a little out of balance. Zesty almost citrusy aromas. Coulda been a little riper or cellared a lot longer.

2 people found it helpfulAug 14th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Italy's take on a Cotes du Rhone, sappy and juicy fruits with some funk. Tell-tale Italian acidity, floral violets. Tannin a little chewy on the finish. Day 3 Coravin finally cracked through. Day 1 was showing nothing, day 2 so-so. In other words decant this a few hours

Italy's take on a Cotes du Rhone, sappy and juicy fruits with some funk. Tell-tale Italian acidity, floral violets. Tannin a little chewy on the finish. Day 3 Coravin finally cracked through. Day 1 was showing nothing, day 2 so-so. In other words decant this a few hours

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015
Nikki Erpelding

I love Syrah, this Cortona gem did not disappoint!

I love Syrah, this Cortona gem did not disappoint!

Nov 17th, 2016
TJ Maxwell

Somewhere between Rhone and Central coast in style

Somewhere between Rhone and Central coast in style

May 28th, 2015
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.0

Legit Tuscan Syrah. Cortona DOC devoted to Syrah and Viognier.

Legit Tuscan Syrah. Cortona DOC devoted to Syrah and Viognier.

Sep 16th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100) Ароматно, пряно, не очень интенсивно, с потенциалом. Мускатный орех, вишня, красное яблоко.

15.5/20 (87/100) Ароматно, пряно, не очень интенсивно, с потенциалом. Мускатный орех, вишня, красное яблоко.

Feb 16th, 2014
David Clinton

Cortona- what a fun place! Didn’t realize there was Syrah coming out of there. You would know this is Tuscan if I blindfolded you... plenty of barnyard funk, dark cherry, and a little velvety chocolate on the nose. It presents itself on the tongue like highly carbonated cola, then dissipates and gives way to plum, chocolate, nutmeg, and great wooly bully tannins. Salut!

Cortona- what a fun place! Didn’t realize there was Syrah coming out of there. You would know this is Tuscan if I blindfolded you... plenty of barnyard funk, dark cherry, and a little velvety chocolate on the nose. It presents itself on the tongue like highly carbonated cola, then dissipates and gives way to plum, chocolate, nutmeg, and great wooly bully tannins. Salut!

Feb 26th, 2019
Peter Martin

Forward bright and peppy.

Forward bright and peppy.

Nov 15th, 2018
Steve S

Nice for $12

Nice for $12

Feb 14th, 2018
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9.0

Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice notes are laced together in the 2011 Syrah Borgo. This supple, sexy Tuscan Syrah is best enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit retains its freshness and raciness. (AG)

Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice notes are laced together in the 2011 Syrah Borgo. This supple, sexy Tuscan Syrah is best enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit retains its freshness and raciness. (AG)

Dec 12th, 2016