Florence Loisel

Castello di Verrazzano

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2014

Smoother than David's tight buttocks. Sitting at the window of Spumantino in Florence makes me want to let this decant for ten hours — 8 years ago

TJ Young
with TJ

Tyler Florence

TF Pinot

Nice fruit. Went well with bacon wrapped turkey. — 9 years ago

Michele MacDonnell
with Michele
Michael liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2013

Had w dinner @ Sostanza in Florence IT. 25€. Ciao! — 10 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

GUADOAL TASSO BRUCIATO 2013 TOSCANA, CAB 20% MERLOT 15% SYRAH Guado a Tasso estate owned by italian super power Antinori 50 miles SW of Florence in Bolgheri by the sea. Bolgheri became known for being the birthplace of Super Tuscans (wines using mainly international varietal like cabernet sauvignon ,merlot, cab franc and syrah )about 50 yrs ago when the benchmark SASSICAIA was first created. Since then the area has been growing immensely producing some great expensive wines( Sassicaia, Ornellaia , Masseto) but also some affordable easy drinking ones like BRUCIATO that encloses softness of the smell of the breeze that touches Bolgheri and its hills is expressed in the glass with a deep ruby red and hints of cherry, blackberry and sweet spices. In the mouth ,is elegant and cozy ,thanks to a delicate softness , also due to the refinement of 12 months in new oak barrels and nice spice and delicate aromas The nose is dominated by intense notes of ripe red berry fruit and complementary aromas of sweet spices and coffee.Ample and
balanced on the palate,the wine shows silky tannins along with a sweet and spicy finish and aftertaste.
— 10 years ago

Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Le Maestrelle Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2012

Had this wine while in Florence. Very good with red meat. — 10 years ago

Candy C

Candy C

Very bold wine, hard to drink alone. Great when paired with the right food.

Marchesi Mazzei

Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2009

Andrew Lampasone
8.9

They gaveonef property since 15th century 45 minutes south of Florence. They have bought into the maremma and Sicily this wine is easy drinking red berry fruit Lapo is a name that they use for the person that first used the chianti name the bottle has the original seal and order for the purchase of chianti wine classic style chianti. Finish 30+ — 11 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Badia A Passignano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2011

Had in Florence with friends. Deep dark red. I usually don't prefer One of the best Chianti's I've had. — 8 years ago

Dashe Cellars

Florence Vineyard Zinfandel

This one aging gracefully. Primary fruity and floral aromatics have evolved into loamy dark fruits. On the palate it maintains its elegance and freshness and shows black cherry, black raspberry and subtler spice notes with a very satisfying finish! 2011 Vintage — 8 years ago

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Jack Florence Vineyard

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2014

Big red fruit. Nice spice on the finish. — 9 years ago

Camossi

Extra Brut Franciacorta Sparkling Blend 2011

Veirdo vine sent to me by the Pitti Gola e Cantina boys in Florence — 9 years ago

Joe Lia
with Joe
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Mastrojanni (Poderi Loreto e San Pio)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

Very good wine we picked up on our way down the mountain in Florence. — 10 years ago

Tyler Florence

Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Ron R
9.1

Really nice heady cocktail of kirch and cherries on the nose. On the palette, the tannins are in the foreground, but the layered texture is evident. Classic Napa cab with plenty of runway ahead of it. Excellent! — 10 years ago

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Podere Brizio

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

Complex while having typical brunello profile. Love it. At wine bar in Florence the day that we could not get in anywhere. — 10 years ago

Domaine Freslier

Vouvray Moelleux Chenin Blanc 1996

Had many times at Le Volpi e l'Uva in Florence — 10 years ago

Tyler Florence

California Crush Custom Blended Red 2012

Ruby colored, light fruit (strawberries), velvety and jammy, low acidity, low tannins — 11 years ago

Katie WinterEbru Ercan
with Katie and Ebru

Campogiovanni (San Felice)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

First wine in Florence, heavy bodied red, sweet taste with smooth. Merlo maybe — 12 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

The Antinori family of Florence, one of the world's oldest and distinguished wine producers, has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated their 625th anniversary as wine makers in 2010. Deep vivid red with aromas of red fruits and complex spice and flowers notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with orange zest, cacao and tobacco leaf notes. Structured tannins, nicely balanced ending with mineral and earthy notes on a long finish. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2012

Drank this in Florence with my cousin Isa & Bruno. Molto sympathico genti, e molto buono vino! — 9 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala Umbria Chardonnay Grechetto 2013

Lovely on our honeymoon 15 years ago in Florence, lovely now in Rome with our kids! — 9 years ago

Jenn Goldstone
with Jenn

The Vineyard at Florence

Forte Texas Red Blend 2010

Such a great wine. A little on the pricey side but totally worth it in my opinion. — 10 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2010

This bottle contains everything that I enjoy about wine. Brings me back to Florence... As it should. — 10 years ago

Reynard Florence Vineyard

Monticello Cabernet Franc 2010

Great with Thanksgiving dinner — 10 years ago

Tyler Florence

Blend #5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Not very full until about 2 hours after opening, but turned out to be full bodied, fruity and very smooth. Definitely a worthy purchase at $25. — 10 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2011

At Bucca di Orafi in Florence — 11 years ago

Isole e Olena

Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese 1999

Once upon a time Isole e Olena's Cepparello was one of three or four benchmarks of Sangiovese in purezza from the Chianti classico area between Florence and Siena. This gracefully aged 1999 explains why: nothing in excess, just pure and elegant Sangiovese, stilistically much closer to Pinot Noir than Cabernet, firm tannins, fresh acidity, ... I would still buy this kind of wine by the case - but too many producer aim at high scores from critics blinded by power and extract... — 11 years ago