Castel Forte

Podere Forte

Petrucci Orcia Sangiovese 2018

This has to be one of the most refined and finessed sangiovese I've tried. Think Hermitage or Saint Joseph levels of refinement and balance. — a month ago

Tenuta Ghiaccio Forte

Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese 2022

Bright light medium ruby . Quite aromatic with strawberry , rose , spicy red cherry and raspberry on the nose . On the palate quite fresh and fruit driven , with those strawberry and red cherry notes , balanced acidity and quite light ripe tannins, balanced alcohol . Ok length. For early consumption but well made with good freshness and a lively fruit and floral personality. Drink now and over the next couple of years. — 3 months ago

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Elena Walch

Riserva Castel Ringberg Alto Adige Lagrein 2016

Fruity with strong body and clean finish. Ausgezeichnet — 2 years ago

Podere Forte

Villaggio Rocca d'Orcia Sangiovese 2020

For a Sangiovese that’s not “ super Tuscan”, there is evident oak. But this Jr.* package is finely knit, all in balance.
Lots of chocolate, mint, leather, dark cherries and oak tannins seductively put together. More of an adventure for those with some Sangiovese experience than an introduction. With Chicken livers & Garam Masala very nice.
Thanks, @FassSelections
— 2 months ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castel Giocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2014

March 2024. Solid, classic, very enjoyable Brunello. Have had 2 vintages if this wine now. 2014 here and the 2016 in a restaurant. This 2014 (not a great vintage year) was surprisingly very good. The 2016 was young,so we decanted. It was much better, as expected given the great vintage year ‘16 was. Look forward to having more of this! — 9 months ago

Domaine du Castel

Petit Castel Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

From a magnum. Strong tanins at this early stage, chewy. Dark, plum nose and long finish. — 2 months ago

Le Pianelle

al forte Coste della sesia Rosso 2018

Needs some time to open up, then black cherry and tar, lively and deep. — 2 months ago

Castel Noarna

Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Nosiola

Dry, citrus, underripe green apple, crisp acidity. Enjoyable but not that complex. Muscadet like. — 2 years ago

Torrevento

Riserva Vigna Pedale Castel del Monte Nero di Troia 2015

Pretty solid rustic Nero di Troia. Probably the best of my 4-5 samples of this grape. 3 bicchieri is a stretch but it’s not like the Gambero Rosso guys don’t make worse calls. — 4 years ago

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