Archive for 'Tuscany' Category

Avignonesi 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (half-bottle) - Italian Red Wine

Nov 19th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Avignonesi from Tuscany, Italy. Grape varieties: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin. This wine is ideal with roast and grilled [...]

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Banfi 2002 Brunello di Montalcino - Italian Red Wine

Nov 7th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Number 29 on Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2004! This wine shows an incredible concentration of fruit, with loads of berries and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and lots of smoky character. Goes for a long time on the [...]

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Felsina 2005 Berardenga Chianti Classico - Sangiovese Red Wine

Nov 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Felsina from Tuscany, Italy. The Berardenga district, in southeast Chianti Classico, is mirrored in the Chianti Classico Berardenga, a monovarietal Sangiovese. The grapes are sourced as well from the vineyards of the Paglierese wine estate on the northwest border of Felsina, where the average vineyard age is over 30 years. [...]

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Banfi 2005 Chianti Classico - Sangiovese Red Wine

Oct 2nd, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Chianti has long been regarded by many as the most Italian of wines, not only because it is the most widely produced classified wine, but also because it possesses a unique personality. Banfi Chianti Classico embodies all of the characteristics that have made this [...]

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Selvapiana 2005 Chianti Rufina - Sangiovese Red Wine

Sep 20th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Selvapiana from Tuscany, Italy. Blend: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo This is a big and juicy Chianti Rufina, offering delicious strawberry and cherry aromas followed by subtle notes of spice box, leather, earth and mushrooms. Dense, smooth and medium-bodied, with great concentration and fine tannins. Easy-going and [...]

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tuttobene 2005 Toscana Bianco IGT - Italian White Wine

Sep 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by tuttobene from Tuscany, Italy. tuttobene Bianco is a pale straw-yellow color. The nose displays pleasant, fruity aromas, most notably apple and tropcial fruits. This wine is medium-bodied and balanced with lively acidity and a fresh, crisp finish. tuttobene Bianco makes an ideal aperitif, but is also a great accompaniment to chicken, [...]

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Col d’Orcia 2002 Brunello di Montalcino - Italian Red Wine

Sep 11th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Col d’Orcia from Tuscany, Italy. Color: Deep ruby red Bouquet: Complex and fresh, with inviting fruit aromas balanced by oak-imparted spices. Taste: Well-structured and full-bodied, with fine tannins that promise great aging capacity. The finish is long and impressive. Serving Suggestions: An ideal companion to [...]

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Badia a Coltibuono 2005 Chianti Classico ‘RS’ - Sangiovese Red Wine

Aug 30th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Badia a Coltibuono from Tuscany, Italy. Due to the even climate, 2005 produced well-balanced wines with good concentration. Intense ruby color, forest berry notes with spicy overtones. Full-flavored, soft, with well-balanced acidity. Clean and persistent aftertaste.
 

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tuttobene 2005 Toscana Rosso IGT - Italian Red Wine

Jun 28th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by tuttobene from Tuscany, Italy. tuttobene is a very pleasant wine with great structure and balance. The nose and palate display ripe fruit, red berries and subtle herbal notes. It is medium to full-bodied with remarkable tannins, yet is also silky with a smooth acidity and a rich, fruity finish. Serve with [...]

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Tenuta San Guido 2005 Guidalberto - Italian Red Wine

Jun 1st, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Tenuta San Guido from Tuscany, Italy. By the same producers of the famed Sassicaia, the grapes are grown in a vineyard on lands adjacent to the Sassicaia vineyard. The grape varieties are approximately 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvingnon and 10% Sangiovese. The grapes are vinified in a new cellar created especially [...]

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