Il Bello

La Spinetta

Il Nero di Casanova Toscana Sangiovese 2020

Wonderful wine! Dry as the Sahara desert, complex nose, cherry, herbs, very small touch of citrus. Long lasting on the palette. Paired beautifully with a crispy duck leg confit — 5 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 7 months ago

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Stella Rosa

Il Conte Black l'Originale Semi Sweet Red Blend

9/15/2024: Light and sparkling — 8 months ago

Tenuta di Arceno

Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscana Super Tuscan Blend

Drank with Herrera, Pownall and Bramlett in Charleston — 3 years ago

Valle dell'Acate

Il Frappato di Vittoria

PC
9.4

Good for red sauce Italian and pizza. Cherry. Medium bodied. — 6 years ago

Castello di Amorosa

Il Barone Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Enjoyed with steak and family. Thanks Chris! — 9 years ago

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Tenuta Il Poggione

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

Excellent Brunello. Decanted for 90 min and was worthwhile. — 10 years ago

Castello di Gabbiano

Il Cavaliere Chianti Sangiovese Blend 2011

Almost as good as the chianti in Paris — 12 years ago

Agricola San Felice

Il Grigio da San Felice Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2019

2019 Took some time to open but good nose and ruby colour excellent structure in mouth with good balance of berry flavours acidity and tannins
Had at a new Italian restaurant called Civico 47 which used to be Lucio’s for 35 odd years, old Lucio would be happy it’s still a high quality Italian restaurant.Just announced as WS wine no. 24 in 2024 top 100
— 6 months ago

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Stella Rosa

Il Conte (l'Originale) Moscato d'Asti

9/15/2024: Very good and sweet — 8 months ago

Tenuta di Biserno

Il Pino Toscana Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Blend of 38% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 8% Other Red Grapes, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits with herb and toasty oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with smoke, tar and sweet herb spice. This is a full-bodied red that wraps thickly over the palate, showing rich density and concentration along the way. Fine tannins, long finish ending with ripe fruit and toasty earthy oak character. — 9 months ago

Anthony, Tom and 1 other liked this

Il Greppone Mazzi (Ruffino)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2014

Light but smooth. Great with Italian food. — 3 years ago

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Cantine Buglioni

Il Bugiardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2016

LOVED it. Excellent wine, excellent price. — 5 years ago

Jeffrey Weiss
with Jeffrey

Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2012

Such an intense inviting nose and sexy opulent palate. I’ve been on a roll lately with excellent Sangiovese based wines (this is 100%), but this ranks high across the board, and still not close to fully mature. Herbs and spices, leather, ripe rich red fruits, silky tannins, buoyant acidity. Nothing NOT to like here, especially when paired with a pork osso bucco. — 8 years ago

Ron, Kimberly and 7 others liked this

Castellare di Castellina

Riserva Vigna Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

Sweet red berries, strawberry, raspberry, candy, cinnamon, orange peel and dried herbs. M- acid and tannin. M body. Fruit forward. M finish. — 9 years ago

Keith, Serge and 2 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

Sicilia Il Frappato 2013

Cherries forever. Coffee. Marzipan. Expressive and agile. Slight funky undertones. The prettiest girl at the dance — 9 years ago

Castello di Monsanto

Il Poggio Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 1980

A real treat to see a 34 year old Italian beauty. Dried herb and fruit. Earthy, dark dried fruits. Soft soft tannin with rounded acid. Lost its vibrancy and that bang that sucks you in. Admirable it has held up and a beautiful experience. 89 points. — 10 years ago

Daniel Freitas
with Daniel

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Perfectly ripe. This wine is peak. Mature fruit in balance with everything. This was ready to go from the pour. Well rounded and deep. Gorgeous color. Likely to start receding soon. So drink up! — 6 months ago

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Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!

Stella Rosa

Il Conte Stella Rosso (l'Originale) Semi Sweet Red Blend

9/15/2024: Surprisingly sweet. Not sparkling? — 8 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

40th Anniversary Vintage Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Love the high Merlot % this vintage has. There’s a plushness and supleness to the tannin that really impressed. With age the Merlot really bringing that core of sweet stewed red plum. Long, elegant, completely intact, very well-stored bottle. — 2 years ago

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Brancaia

Il Blu Cabernet Sangiovese Blend 2016

Lush and lovely. What are you waiting for… — 3 years ago

Paul, Ericsson and 4 others liked this

Ruffino

Il Ducale Toscana Sangiovese Blend

medium body, with nice warmth. would like it a little heartier, but it's good. pairs well with steak, becomes ruby red in flavor — 6 years ago

Il Paradiso di Manfredi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2009

Тальк, сочная вишня, брусника, красная смородина, легкие животные тона, пот, марганцовка, каперсы, сухая земля. Среднее тело с элегантной, естественной органолептикой, живой кислотностью и тонкими, аккуратными танинами. Уже вполне открыто, в хорошей форме. Легко и изящно в движениях, без большой комплексности, но с отличной фактурой и внутренней гармонией. — 7 years ago

MaJ, Alexander and 9 others liked this

Poggio il Castellare

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2004

Lots of sour cherries and tar on the nose. The palate is sour cherries, plums, tobacco and some smokiness. — 9 years ago

Il Censo

Praruar Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2012

More amber than orange and very caramelly — 9 years ago

Scott Gregory
with Scott

Castello di Amorosa

Il Brigante Red Blend 2010

Easy to drink for everyday! Loved it! — 11 years ago

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Il Borro

Toscana Red Blend 2009

Bold, lush, notes of blueberry, leather and spice. — 12 years ago