Al Cantara

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

2021 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 45 mins. Chunky and decently power-laden. Hints of finesse here and there. Much too much too early obvs but time, space and the FLB (Friday Lunch Boys) demanded a sacrificial lamb. The oracle at Delphi was on a lunch break apparently so no tea leaves or entrails read but this needs at least 3-4 years to divine the future. 08.15.25. — 7 days ago

Bob, Ruud and 13 others liked this

Terroir al Límit

Terra de Cuques Priorat Pedro Ximénez Muscat 2023

JKT
9.0

Interesting wine at a local popular tapas place in Barcelona! Nicely paired with the choices! — 2 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Vermentino 2024

Has Vermentino fallen out of favour with Italians and is being replaced by a taste for Chardonnay?
Maybe but I don't want to believe it yet.
On hot summer days there is not much more refreshing than a well chilled glass of Vermentino. Chilled is a must - it still has enough oomph in the nose to release its floral essence. Once it comes up to room temp it can be overwhelmingly perfumey IMHO. Good acid balance.
I'm pretty convinced that you can trust anything from Fontori to be a solid choice.
— 7 days ago

Dave and Pooneet liked this

Poggio al Casone

Casone Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2017

Fairly well balanced, light for a Tuscan but sufficiently flavorful. Better on the 2nd and 3rd nights if well capped. Simple evening dinner-wine with a comfortable 13% alc. Definitely a good value from TJ. — 3 months ago

Poggio al Casone

Castellani La Cattura Toscana Teroldego Syrah 2015

ESF
9.1

continuing in the vein of unusual Italian wines, we thoroughly enjoyed this 10 yr old Teroldego from Tuscany of all places: pouring a deep rich ruby, partially opaque with copious quantities of red fruit on the nose, some dark berried fruit as well, licorice, dirt & soil, peppery goodness some dried herbs and so on. complex and engaging, med bodied on palate, more fruit & spice, fleshy mild tannins and smooth finish - other than color, not showing its age. — 4 months ago

Tom, Ira and 4 others liked this

Poggio al Tesoro

Solosole Bolgheri Vermentino 2023

Back in Zurich, eating takeaway Thai outside! Great wine with the curry. Light, dry, mineral. Lemon, floral, pear, apricot, some mint. Dry crisp bitter finish. I had the 2020 vintage a few years ago, but I can’t remember how it compares. — 17 days ago

Dave, Lyle and 3 others liked this

Piccini

Villa Al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Having just come back from this region and visiting a few wineries it is not as good as that wine over there but I really enjoyed it.
— 2 days ago

Val di Suga (Angelini)

Poggio Al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

2020 vintage. A little dirty for Brunello but honestly, a nice change. Medium/medium-heavy body. Give it 3-4 years. 05.21.25. — 3 months ago

Daniel, Jan and 10 others liked this

Tolaini

Al Passo Toscana Red Blend 2020

2020 vintage. Lovely — 5 months ago

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