Smooth with lots of flavor. Fourth bottle of this type but unfortunately did not record the vintage. So removing previous entry although probably the same. — 10 months ago
Opened and decanted about an hour prior to service. The 2016 San Valentino is a blend of mostly Sangiovese mixed with some local varieties. It pours a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the palate, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, exotic spices, wild underbrush, old leather and rich woody notes, some VA and dried rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ viscosity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and lovely and despite the concentration of flavors, surprisingly nimble and super versatile with the variety of fare on the table including sturgeon in a miso with noodles (it kinda blew my mind actually). Sublime. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 5 months ago
Sweet. Flavorful. Feels thin, but does not lack in taste. — 3 years ago
Slight greenish yellow. Unexpectedly rich. Rounded nuts, almond. Later on, citrus etc. feel acidity and dry. Bianca Di Valguarnera Duca Di Salaparuta 20 @5632, Toscan, 240720-240814 — 5 months ago
smell is of oak and wood, smoky
taste of berries in the first couple of seconds and then an acid aftertaste
color is dark — 10 months ago
Lynn Graham
Good body and smooth finish. Delicious with or without food — 4 months ago