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Fiorano (Boncompagni Ludovisi)

Principe di Venosa Vino da Tavola White Blend

Botte 47. Phenomenally complex and constantly evolving. Initially savory with some animal fur, toasty honey (aged semillon) notes, slight star fruit. Then it evolved into dried flowers, mushroom, and dark fruit - reminded me of a young Barolo. Then black tea, green tea. Then strong dried spearmint, honeyed toasty complexity like the '81 Lopez de Heredia. Medium bodied with slightly elevated sparkling acidity. Not intense, but persistent on the palate. To borrow a phrase from Veronelli- It burrowed into my memory. I hope it made me forever better. — 10 years ago

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Tim Herrmann

Agree with Rajiv--bizzare and amazing white. Unique wine.
9.6

Castello di Verduno

Rabajà Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2008

One of my favorites! Velvety fruit of black cherry, with edges of wild mint and herbs and a leathery quality that is just beginning to show. This is Rabaja fruit through and through. So decadent and rich with gentle tannin (gentle for Nebbiolo, that is). — 11 years ago

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Sesti (Castello di Argiano)

Monteleccio Toscana IGT Sangiovese 2007

Light strawberry and leather, aged to a lower palate density but aromatically powerful, lovely wine. Lovely with three grain risotto and grilled asparagus, just perfect. — 12 years ago

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Castello d'Albola

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2012

PS
9.3

Very drinkable chianti. Not very dry, nice and smooth — 10 years ago

Sesti (Castello di Argiano)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2005

Also at BPI. This seemed hot. A good party wine for people who like big dry red. Served from magnum. — 11 years ago

Castello di Gabbiano

Il Cavaliere Chianti Sangiovese Blend 2011

Almost as good as the chianti in Paris — 13 years ago