Cantina Del Castello
Sesti (Castello di Argiano)
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018
At Doppo, London — 3 months ago
Castello dei Rampolla
Vigna d'Alceo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Blend 2009
Medium ruby color with slightly garnet rim. Dark berry and plum on the nose. Medium acid, tannins are softened but still present. It benefited from decanting. Tastes like dark fruit, dark chocolate, graphite, reminded me of some Bordeaux bottles. — 19 days ago
Castello di Ama
Vigneto San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010
See previous Note. Old plummie, red cherry notes. Barb said dusty and pine needles. A cooler vintage. I said red cherries and freshly tilled loam. As Galloni said “In 2010 Ama did not bottle their single vineyard selections. All the best fruit went here.” Tasting more the quality of a Brunello than a Chianti Classico. No. 6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2015. — 18 days ago
In 2015, the WS Top 100 meant something. To look at it the last few years it is puzzling. I recently read their website for the criteria they use to come up with their top 100 and all I could do after reading the criteria and seeing their 2024 selections is scratch my head.
@Bob McDonald first vintage of Gran Selezione ever, definitely a good start with the 2010. Great pull!
Sipping Fine Wine
Located in the heart of Umbria, pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and honey floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach with citrus and nutty notes. Good acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with salty mineral character. Nice! — 3 days ago