More aged wine. Seems to be tonight’s theme. This France meets Italy in the blend. Label says it was $12. Not sure where I got it though. Dark maroon with a rusty edge. Aromas are the dust, smoke and old book smells of older Cab/Merlot. Maybe a slight whiff of ball-point pen ink. Flavors are also aged/oxidized. But just slightly. Still has fresh berry-cherry vibes. Bittersweet with a hint of charred meats or tar. This is a fun blend that aged well and has an elegance making it well worth the $12 it cost me.
More aged wine. Seems to be tonight’s theme. This France meets Italy in the blend. Label says it was $12. Not sure where I got it though. Dark maroon with a rusty edge. Aromas are the dust, smoke and old book smells of older Cab/Merlot. Maybe a slight whiff of ball-point pen ink. Flavors are also aged/oxidized. But just slightly. Still has fresh berry-cherry vibes. Bittersweet with a hint of charred meats or tar. This is a fun blend that aged well and has an elegance making it well worth the $12 it cost me.
Mar 15th, 2023
Had this wine off and on for years, maybe decades and it’s usually a great value but this one (due to vintage perhaps?) fell far short of what I’ve come to expect. Muted aromatics, clunky tannins on the palate and a harsh finish. Wine might have been exposed to temperature or something ...
Had this wine off and on for years, maybe decades and it’s usually a great value but this one (due to vintage perhaps?) fell far short of what I’ve come to expect. Muted aromatics, clunky tannins on the palate and a harsh finish. Wine might have been exposed to temperature or something ...
Jun 26th, 2018
Tasted 08/10/2016
Impressive, highly drinkable, ripe and juicy blend of equal parts of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese (average age of vines is 18 yrs). Macerated with lots of pump-over. MLF in barriques. Aged in oak 3 months.
Deep dark ruby colored, cherry red rim.
Luscious bouquet of black currant jam, ripe plum, strawberry, basil, mallow, lingonberry and smoked wood.
Medium-plus bodied characterful palate with ripe tannins and well-integrated acidity. Blackthorn, black cherry, lingonberry, black currant, hinted by wet peat and licorice.
Finish of fruit character with fresh acidity.
Paired grilled pork escalope perfectly.
An absolute winner in terms of QPR!
Tasted 08/10/2016
Impressive, highly drinkable, ripe and juicy blend of equal parts of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese (average age of vines is 18 yrs). Macerated with lots of pump-over. MLF in barriques. Aged in oak 3 months.
Deep dark ruby colored, cherry red rim.
Luscious bouquet of black currant jam, ripe plum, strawberry, basil, mallow, lingonberry and smoked wood.
Medium-plus bodied characterful palate with ripe tannins and well-integrated acidity. Blackthorn, black cherry, lingonberry, black currant, hinted by wet peat and licorice.
Finish of fruit character with fresh acidity.
Paired grilled pork escalope perfectly.
An absolute winner in terms of QPR!
Oct 13th, 2016
Umbria, Italy
