Vanessa

9.1

Yves Leccia’s 2019 Île de Beauté IGP Rouge is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Niellucciu, hailing from the northerly appellation of Patrimonio, Corsica.

Île de Beauté – the namesake for many wines produced on the island – translates to ‘island of beauty’ in English.

This is a beautiful wine, indeed. It is medium ruby with ripe cherry, strawberry, and kirsch notes leaping out of the glass; it also offers licorice, fennel, violet, and subtle meaty characteristics. The fruit is unmistakably intense and concentrated. I suspect it’s a reflection of the dry, sun-soaked climate on this beautiful, mountainous Mediterranean Island.

This is such a versatile and food-friendly wine – it’s definitely worth a taste if you have the chance (preferably while gazing upon Corsica’s coastal seascapes). Cheers to the wines of Corsica! — 4 years ago

with Deked1

Mari Askautrud

9.0

Lettdrikkelig, tørr og litt sur. Lukter jordbær, smaker hint av grapefrukt? Veldig god! — 6 years ago

with Siri

Jason Huggins

9.0

Nice, light red. Terrific Italian red — 6 years ago

David Thompson

9.0

Very enjoyable with steak — 6 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

8.9

Grapefruit, orange, structured. Had with miso honey glazed salmon — 7 years ago

Justin Chiotti

9.0

A 2007. Delicious with a leg of lamb on a cold NY night. — 8 years ago

Michael Walker

9.7

First of the Sicilian entries, less popular than the Tancredi afterward though excellent pairing with Greek chicken/salad…more the traditionally Mediterranean earth though far more elegantly done — 4 years ago

Pierre Gourinchas

9.2

Spectacular. Great Patrimonio white. — 5 years ago

Bloody Amateur

9.1

Just one of my very favorite rosés ever, all of Bandol included. — 6 years ago

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9.0

A rush of ripe red berry fruits waft from the glass, as licorice, sweet spice, and rosy florals join the mix. Silky textures envelope the senses, finishing with saline minerals and youthful tannin. Wow this Emilia-Romagna Sangiovese is an unreal value. $17.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2020) — 6 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.1

Big and rich with a bit of oak. Fruity- plums and blackberry and some pepper. Tannins were smooth and the wine had such a full, round feel. Excellent. — 6 years ago

Lindsey Novak

10

This might be my favorite red I’ve ever had... it’s perfect. — 7 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.1

Grenache/Nielluciu blend — 8 years ago

PS Michaels

9.1

Love this wine. First of the new vintage. — 5 years ago

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9.3

The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Lena di Mezzo mixes crushed blackberries with plum sauce, wild exotic spices and dark chocolate. It’s remarkably fresh for an Amarone, casting silky textures across a medium-bodied frame, but it’s supported by vibrant acidity and a mix of tart wild berry fruits and minerals that saturate the palate. Notes of spiced orange peel, medicinal cherry and sweet herbs linger long over a bed of rounded tannins. There’s just the slightest hint of heat here, but the balance is otherwise perfect. I’m loving the savory-over-sweet persona as well. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2021)
— 5 years ago

Nikki Vlasic

9.0

Italian wine contestant in our International Wine Tasting night — 6 years ago

tomas rivera

9.0

enjoyed with dinner but easy solo too — 6 years ago

Brett Rogosin

9.1

Castello di Monteriggioni. Quite tasty. Nose of violet, lavender, and herbs with red fruit and some earth. The paper is finessed with lush tannins. Can use time. Maybe age worthy for 5-10 years, but very much drinkable now. Great with pork dishes. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Kristen Carlson-Bye

9.6

Floral, apricot. Fruit fwd. — 7 years ago

Maciej Kurka

8.9

Crowd pleaser at the camping trip — 8 years ago