Second of 4 dinner wines in Japan. Wouldn't rate it as high as others. Nice example of red blend from Montalcino but not exceptional. Again, could be a bottle storage issue with the restaurant - all bottles came out cold and sweating. It was humid but....
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A pure and elegant expression of Sangiovese. Expressive and refined nose with red cherries, coffee, damp forrest floor, tea and spices. Medium-bodied with soft tannins, clean and bright fruit and balancing acidity. Medium to long aftertaste. Drinks nicely already with good aging potential.
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12/26/2023 - Trazzle wrote: 80 Points
Passed peak, still showing some fruit after a long decant.
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7/1/2017 - dclaggett wrote: 88 Points
Second of 4 dinner wines in Japan. Wouldn't rate it as high as others. Nice example of red blend from Montalcino but not exceptional. Again, could be a bottle storage issue with the restaurant - all bottles came out cold and sweating. It was humid but....
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11/1/2016 - Marquis du Vin Likes this wine: 92 Points
good stuff.... Drinking wonderfully now... Rivals the Biondi Santi Rosso, but that isn't even out yet for 2013. In a good place today... Load up!
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10/30/2016 - Yiannis Likes this wine: 93 Points
A pure and elegant expression of Sangiovese. Expressive and refined nose with red cherries, coffee, damp forrest floor, tea and spices. Medium-bodied with soft tannins, clean and bright fruit and balancing acidity. Medium to long aftertaste. Drinks nicely already with good aging potential.
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