Siena, Tuscany

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2018

Best Tuscan red blend — 6 days ago

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Argiano

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

Great, light brunello that opened up nicely even as young as it is. — a month ago

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

Well structured classic Sangiovese exhibiting dark, ripening fruit with plenty of soft spice and underlying soft tannin. This is a luscious wine from Laura Bianchi. Drink it now or wait a couple of years for more ripe dark fruit. — a month ago

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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend 1992

Absolutely amazing. Perfect in every way I can think of. I will remember this one, what an absolute joy! — a month ago

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

Solid Italian red…with hints of Napa. More than the deliciousness of the wine is the deep love I have for my life partner. Although we are wrapping up our 25th anniversary trip to France and Spain, we are embarking on the next 25+ still in deep love with one another. Can’t wait to see where our journey takes us next. Thank you God for delivering me my perfect mate. — 2 days ago

Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2003

Double decant for sediment(lots of chunky/fine sediment)and pour. A splendid medium dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: Intoxicating perfumed notes of stewed cherry, fig, herbaceous, roasted meat, funky earth, toasted marshmallow. Taste: opulent mature savory wine with ripe plum, licorice, saline, and a graphite dried herb long finish. YUM! Not bad for a harsh hot/dry vintage. — a month ago

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Outstanding choice!

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

I bought this bottle in Florence around 2019. I later found out the shop was owned by Antinori - the producer of the wine. An excellent Super Tuscan from Bolgheri. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Dark Ruby with a tawny rim starting to develop. Classic Bordeaux descriptors of Cassis, herbs, tobacco and hints of cocoa with oak totally integrated. A rich and mouth filling palate such that it could have been from a new world vineyard in a good vintage. This is comparable in quality to a good Super Second. Interestingly the 2007 had the major change of Syrah being eliminated from the blend in favour of Cabernet Franc. An outstanding Bordeaux blend which exceeded expectations. I should keep an eye out for more bottles. — a month ago

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Castiglion del Bosco

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Floral aroma rose violet soft berry woodsy. A wine of its own. — 2 months ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2005

Somm David T
9.3

This was bloody marvelous last night at dinner.

18 years in bottle and it was singing. Perfect condition & around the top of its bell curve.

I have had now many older vintages of Felsina and have yet to be disappointed by any of them. One of the very best & consistent producers in Chianti.

Think I recently (6 months ago) paid $35 for this 05. Extremely great value.
— 2 months ago

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dave: where the heck did you find 20 yr old CC? love Felsina
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Either Winebid or Benchmark Bin Sale.

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2013

Excellent vintage. Lively and supple. Quintessential Sangiovese. Decanted and enjoyed over 3+ hours. It aged rapidly in the last 90 minutes but still was packing. Cherry. Menthol. Subtle earthiness. — 18 days ago

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Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Cherry, herbs, dry chocolatey tannin. This was great with a steak camping in the Sawtooth mountains. 90! — 2 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1999

Decant and pour (lots of chunky/fine sediment). A striking purplish magenta color. On the nose: Alluring perfumed nose of dark cherry, worn leather, black olives, smoked meat, herbaceous, touch of brett(bandaids). Taste: velvety, creamy, savory, structured wine with dark plum/blackberry preserve, minerals, earth, chocolate espresso, leather, and a long lingering spicy tobacco leaf finish. YUM! — a month ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2017

Geweldig om te mogen proeven! — 25 days ago

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