Archive for 'Tuscany' Category

Monte Antico 2004 Rosso - Italian Red Wine

Aug 29th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Monte Antico from Tuscany, Italy. A classic Super-Tuscan blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Savignon and 5% Merlot. The 2004 vintage is aged 1 year in oak & 6 months in bottle. 30% of the wine is aged in new French barriques. Delicious fruit, velvety, extract-fraught texture, full body, [...]

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Ruffino 2003 Santedame Romitorio - Italian Red Wine

Jul 23rd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ruffino from Tuscany, Italy. Grape varieties: 60% Colorino, 40% Merlot Deep ruby red in color, with violet hues. Intense and complex, Romitorio de Santedame displays a voluptuous nose of black currant, cranberries and raspberries, highlighted by notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. This impressive bouquet is echoed [...]

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Frescobaldi 2000 Castelgiocondo Brunello Montalcino Riserva - Sangiovese Red Wine

Jul 17th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Frescobaldi from Tuscany, Italy. A generous, multi-layered aromatic spectrum, veined with crisp nuances of menthol, followed by clean-edged fragrances of dark red berries, in particular blackberry and blueberry. Last to emerge are notes of rich spice, where elegant hints of black pepper and cinnamon predominate, capped by pungent tobacco leaf. [...]

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Capezzana 2005 Conti Contini Sangiovese - Red Wine

Jul 2nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Capezzana from Tuscany, Italy. Conti Contini Sangiovese is 100% Sangiovese blend give it a bright ruby red color with glints of purple. Its fresh, rich, clean palate is full of concentrated dark berry fruit and light spice, and an aroma that is violet and cherry, underlined by velvety layers of rich [...]

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La Valentina 2002 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Spelt - Italian Red Wine

Jun 22nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by La Valentina from Tuscany, Italy. Deep ruby color with touches of pomegranate. Penetrating aromas of rich mature fruit, and concentrated mineral and Mediterranean characteristics. Long and vigorous on the palate, with closely-woven tannins but noticeable fresh fruit. The finish is long and pleasing; a wine to be enjoyed now or with [...]

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Tenuto Arceno 2004 PrimaVoce - Italian Red Wine

Jun 8th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Tenuto Arceno from Tuscany, Italy. Inviting aromas of chocolate, ripe cherries and exotic spices lead into subtle floral notes of lavender and dusty rose. On the palate, lush fruit reminiscent of cherry pie fills the mouth, giving way to an endless finish of licorice, black pepper and cedar. Food [...]

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Felsina 2003 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia (half-bottle) - Sangiovese Red Wine

May 22nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Felsina from Tuscany, Italy. Impressive dark ruby color. Expressive aromas of blackcurrant, plum, mint and cigar box, all lifted by a mineral element. Dense and rich, combining pinot noir-like texture and refinement with syrah-like flavors of rare meat and raspberry liqueur. This boasts a wonderfully tactile feel and a remarkably long, [...]

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Ruffino 2006 Libaio - Italian White Wine

May 10th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Ruffino from Tuscany, Italy. Straw yellow in color with greenish tones. Libaio is fresh and complex with delicate flowery aromas and vibrant fruit notes for cirtrus fruit and golden apples. The finish features slightly aromatic notes of sage and a hint of bread due to the times spent on the yeast [...]

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Tenuta Trerose 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Sangiovese Red Wine

Apr 29th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Tenuta Trerose from Tuscany, Italy. Called the king of all wines in 1685 and given the title noble in the late 18th century, Vino Nobile is produced from a classic blend of Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile in Italy), Canaiolo Nero, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscano and Mammolo grapes.
 

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Bootleg 2003 Grand Tuscan - Italian Red Wine

Apr 28th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Bootleg from Tuscany, Italy. An appealing marriage of old vine Sangiovese, Merlot and Ancellota. Sangiovese adds broad-faced, generous, marasca cherry while the Merlot is supple and round. The extremely rare, dark, intense Ancellota brings intense earthiness and terroir. Floral and opulent with cashmere tannins, hints of vanilla extract and red fruit [...]

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