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2007 Fattoria del Cerro Caggio al Vescovo Toscana IGT
5/4/2024 - ChairmanKao Likes this wine: 96 Points
13.5%. 100% Colorino? I usually don't address the color of the wine in my tasting notes, but the extremely dark appearance of this wine (think Petite Sirah or Aussie Shiraz) caught my attention. Upon opening, the nose exhibits earthy notes and roasted Mediterranean herbs that evolves into dark fruits and cocoa, and the wine gains more steam with each hour that goes by. The fruits may not be as expressive on the nose, but it's a completely different story on the palate. Once the tannins soften up after a few hours, this wine explodes on the mid-palate with dark fruits (think plums, blackberries, and dates) mixed with chocolate and umami. The nice, lengthy finish leaves your palate wanting another sip. I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this wine so this turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. This wine can easily age for another decade, but it's drinking great now. If you're opening your bottle soon, give it a quick decant and enjoy. Note: Paired perfectly with pasta with Italian sausages.
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2010 Falesco Vitiano
5/4/2024 - ChairmanKao Likes this wine: 90 Points
ABV: 13.5%. 34% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 33% Sangiovese. Herbs and spices dominate the nose with a subtle hint of fruit in the background. On the palate, there's a lot of bright red fruits (think cherries and cranberries), lifted by ample acidity. However, the acidity is a bit discombobulated and some tannic grip remaining so more time in the cellar should help. The finish is lengthy so there's definitely good potential in this wine. I'd say keep your bottle in the cellar for several more year, but if you're planning to open your bottle soon, perhaps decant it for at least an hour.
5/5/2024 - Raised the score by three points (from 87 to 90) and changed to "I like it." 24 hours after opening, the herbaceous notes on the nose have dissipated, revealing a fragrance of red fruits (think strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, etc.). The acidity is now more integrated on the palate, working in harmony with the fruit. If you have the patience, wait until the 20-year mark (2030) to open your bottle. If not, decant it for several hours prior to serving.
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2009 Theo Minges Burrweiler Schloßgarten Rieslaner Spätlese
4/28/2024 - ChairmanKao Likes this wine: 94 Points
ABV: 10.5%. Don't think I've ever had this varietal, but I'm completely sold. The nose is a melange of apricot, guava, and citrus rind mixed with a hint of minerality and white pepper. The viscosity on the palate is kind of like a cross between a well-aged Sauternes and an Auslese Riesling, with a gush of ripe, juicy fruits that's lifted by the well-integrated acidity. The finish leaves you salivating. At approximately 15-years-old, this wine is drinking well now, but I'd say to hold on to it until at least the 20-year mark (2029) for the acid and sugar to integrate further. This wine can and will easily age well-beyond 40 years.
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