Italy

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2008

The oak has integrated from my previous note in February 2017 where the influence of oak Barriques was overly present. Sangiovese is not enhanced by too much oak in my opinion and is best matured in large Botti like I said in my previous note like Biondi Santi. Red cherry and earth notes finishing with powdery tannins. Coming together. — 19 days ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Hi Bob, I would expect a higher rating, certainly seen its age
Bob McDonald

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@Anthony De Blasi perhaps a 91 or 92 Anthony but I couldn’t give it more.

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2021

What a find at this restaurant. My first sassicaia. Rich and almost thick, but not overly fruity and in balance. Clearly a special wine. — 7 days ago

Mike MillerAnne MillerChris MacLean
with Mike, Anne and 1 other
Mike, "Odedi" and 7 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2022

2022. Love this wine with oysters and umami rich seafood dishes. Second time having this vintage and loved it even more tonight! — 11 days ago

ESF, "Odedi" and 4 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Medium Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and spicy floral notes. On the palate flavors of tart cherry, blueberry and red plum with pepper spice, burnt toast and herbs. Fine chalky tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice, floral and slight earthy character. Has short term aging benefit, but nice now! — 17 hours ago

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Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

Wonderful showing, good in every aspect. Previous bottle was clearly flawed — 10 days ago

Bob, Paul and 18 others liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

2/2026. Full flavor and nice finish. Easy drinking. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ted and 3 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2007

Impressive depth after a previous flawed bottle. Baking nose with firm length. PdB benchmark. — a day ago

Andrew, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

Just a beautiful wine with beautiful company — 6 days ago

Angela Higney
with Angela
Dave, Neil and 4 others liked this

Masi

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2020

Yummy Amarone with colleagues in Singapore (Shangri La Italian restaurant). Yep, would quite happily have another bottle. 2020 — 17 days ago