Il Rosso

Argiano

Solengo Rosso Toscano SuperTuscan Blend 2001

Popped and poured into red Solo cups; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2001 pours a garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, black berries, black cherry, dried purple flowers, capsicum, pencil shavings, some fine, cool and warm spices and dry, gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Squarely in the zone and while this a traditional Bordeaux-style blend, it somehow has a touch of Italian vibes. Drink now through 2036. — 9 days ago

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Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2021

AEL
9.0

This is a serious wine - understated, tannic, alot going on. Agree w other reviewers that this vintage may be a bit young to crack open - didn't feel fully integrated yet. — a month ago

Graci

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2024

We love an Etnan wine 🥺🤍 — 2 months ago

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Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022

Absolutely fantastic with ratatouille with thyme. Cuts through everything and melds beautifully. Need another bottle to form more thoughts. — 2 months ago

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G.D. Vajra

Langhe Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2024

Just a richness, depth, & concentration that separates this Lange Rosso from the pack. And a Crazy Eddie price (under 18$)… — 4 months ago

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Masi Agricola Spa S. Ambrogio

Nectar Campofiorin Rosso Verona Corvina Blend 2022

Really nice. Good flavour without being heavy. Mom liked, same with Dad. Rich meh. Had at her birthday. — 4 months ago

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G.D. Vajra

Langhe Rosso Red Blend 2024

2024. Since we had enjoyed the 2025 Nebbiolo, and this was within reach in the kitchen we popped it open too. This may be a little less concentrated and a little rougher around edges, but still tasty. — 16 days ago

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Tenuta Il Poggione

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2012

Solid Bru. Cedar, leather and tobacco. — 25 days ago

Tenuta di Trinoro

Le Cupole Rosso Toscana 2022

Color: deep ruby-purple, opaque core
• Nose: black cherry, blackberry, plum, with notes of graphite, sweet tobacco, dried herbs (the Cab Franc speaking), maybe a touch of violet
• Palate: ripe dark fruit up front, mid-palate is plush and round (Merlot), finishes with fine tannin and a savory/herbal lift (Cab Franc) - Vallozzi's Greensburg
— 2 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2022

Great vintage to buy this old favorite — 4 months ago

Sarah Bignami
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2023

fun bottle - will be great in 5 years. nice pre-ripe black currant on the finish — 4 months ago

Calabretta

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio 2019

Sipping a 2019. Tart fruits and a really nice amount of minerality. As the wine continues to open up hints of clove.  — 10 days ago

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Love that vintner! Does better with air @Joanne

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso Nerello Cappuccio Nerello Mascalese 2019

Great to have an Etna wine from time to time. I have read in the past that this is like an Italian Burgundy and I agree in many respects. Medium weight, earthy with bags of minerality, ultra savoury with a lovely red fruited perfume. 100% Nerello Mascalese. We have fond memories of visiting Sicily (including Etna) approx 7 or 8 years ago with Peter Scudamore-Smith MW. — a month ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder I must agree with your description of Nerello Mascalese.
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We very much agree Bob. The complexity and diversity on the slopes of Mt Etna expresses by especially Nerello Mascalese is amazing. We sat down with Terre Nere and here is their story behind their excellent wines. Subscribe to our channel if you like as we travel the world revealing the stories behind captivating wines. Many you have had!! https://youtu.be/iCKe8UoZ-Jk?is=w82wNPVcJbhMYZBt
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@Jan de Weerd Thanks for your invitation and note.

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend 2024

First venture to medium PN Italian wines for a good while, lovely ruby colour, guy at Whelan's whose specialty was Italian has nailed it, bioorganic, berries, low tannins, very good. — 4 months ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Rèmole Rosso Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2023

Tuscan Villa on the label. Looks opulent. Wine is a pretty color. Garnet. Aroma is rose hip tea, hibiscus drinks and damask rose. Flavors are nice. Floral and sensuous. Maybe a bit flinty. Fruit driven, but not sweet. Cherry pits. Hint of Russian black currant and cherry flavored tea. Nice cedar streak. Hint of fresh ground pepper corns. This has character. It’s a great deal for such a defined Sangiovese. — 4 months ago

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