Sangiovese Della Calonica

Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2012

From a double-magnum. The 2012 “Il Carbonaione” pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and initially reticent. After almost an hour of air, the bouquet emerged to reveal some funky cherry, red flowers, bergamot, horse blanket, green herbs, old wood and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. After plenty of air, this became really tasty stuff but the large format has really retarded the aging process. Similar bottles likely need well into the next decade to enter the zone. Killer with food. — 8 days ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Luce della Vite Toscana Sangiovese Merlot 2021

Dark cherry red without violet, blackish. Black currant, berry, cherry. Dry tomato, black olive. Oak vanilla, clove cinnamon nutmeg. Dry meat Fe robust structure. Dry. Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M++ It is better to wait for several years. SV50/MLT50 14.5% Luce 21 @23500, AD, 251102 — 2 months ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2022

Very pleasant, dry fruits. Went good with veal pasta. — 16 days ago

Gagliole

Colli della Toscana Centrale Sangiovese Blend 2019

Big and bold in style, liked it a lot. I was hesitating that I opened it too early, but already very approachable — a month ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Luce della Vite Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

2007 vintage.
Given to me by one of my best friends.
He said go pick something from my fridge and take it home….OK

Developed cherry, leather, tobacco and herbal sage notes. Still holding astringency and acidity in balance,
— 2 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder should be great. 2007 was a good year there from memory.
Jamie Lauder

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Aged Brunello from a good vintage is magical.
Alexandre Pagliano

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Wow great bottle ! I had a 2011 some time ago. Had it with a good steak and was truly excellent.
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