Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

While 2011 followed 2010, which is not a fair comparison, this is still amazing with seasoned Pork Rack. Tonight, this is in prime form with & without Pork Rack. It is presenting its best self.

My notes are written from the bottom of the bottle. I leave 2-4 inches in bottle after decanting, depending on how many pours. It forms an expression, “The Truth is Inside.” It is the expression of the very best in the bottle. Wine never lies. Everything that you tasted earlier, tastes more. Tannin soaked.

The evolution is just short of its prime…another 3-5 years before it starts its decent. Excellent with the seasoned Pork Rack. A better pairing than the 2010 Kosta Browne.

Ripe & lush; blackberries, sour dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum skin, hints of strawberries, cherries, dark chocolate, limestone/sandstone, leather, dry tobacco w/ ash, some graphite, grilled meats, charcoal, dry stone, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, spices, barrel toast, dry, black licorice, dry herbs, stems, well done toast, moist volcanic clays, withering dark, red flowers w/ red roses, nice acidity with an elegant, balanced, nice tensioned finish that fall onto spice & dry earthiness and lasts two-minutes.

The Fossacolle family winery lies in the village of Tavernelle in the south of Montalcino.  Owner and patriarch Sergio Marchetti has familial roots that date to the 18th century,  but Fossacolle is a mere baby in relation to Brunello, having only released their first vintage, 1997,  in January 2002.

Photos of; Fossacolle, founder-Sergio Marchetti, their fruit & vineyards. — 2 days ago

Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.2

Rich, Beefy Rosé. — 3 years ago

azita k

9.2

The most overpriced Chianti you have had yet bordering on the cheapest Brunello. The Marchetti made this wine royalty. Paired with osso bucco. — 5 years ago

Kath Rt

9.0

well balanced (dry-acidity) …subtle “tannins/oaky” notes…. nice wine — 4 months ago

Kendall Case

9.2

Easy and drinkable — 2 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Lopez Heredia rose lovers alert: a garnacha/Tempranillo blend from the husband of one of the Lopez daughters. More perky & fresh than its Lopez ancestor but still layered with tangerine peel, grapefruit pith, & some Unami. Great concentration & has a more new penny copper color. For about 30$ I’ll take it, especially since Lopez rose fetches 100$. — 3 years ago

with Owen

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, deep Ruby red with fresh red berry aromas and some herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum, cacao and licorice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, good balance with acidity, ending with tobacco and oak on the finish. — a year ago

Gates DePodesta

8.9

Nice minerality — 3 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Telaro ‘Ripa Bianca’ Falanghina Gallucio Bianco DOC 2020: Full-bodied & balanced. Refreshing & fresh with rich, well-rounded flavors of apple, peach & pear. Nice crisp dry finish. Have a great day! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Michael Hawkinson

9.2

Fruit forward, full.bodied with peppery oak finish love it — 5 years ago