Tag: Sangiovese

• 2021 ColleMassari “Rigoleto” Montecucco Rosso [Rating: 4/5 | $15]

  

  Tasted on February 15, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Winelovers #Wine #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ColleMassari #Montecucco #Value A blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo, 15% Montepulciano. This is the entry level Montecucco Rosso from this producer. (I already reviewed here the mid-tier, Riserva offering.) Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium opacity, ruby color. Medium intensity nose, with raspberry,…

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  February 17, 2025

  Sangiovese

  Sangiovese

• 2019 ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva [Rating: 5/5| $18]

  

  Tasted on February 7, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Wine #WineLovers #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Montecucco #ColleMassari This wine is from an up and coming wine appellation in Tuscany. This is near Montalcino and the wines are based on Sangiovese, with other grapes permitted in small quantities. This is a very acclaimed producer that also owns other properties in…

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  February 9, 2025

  Sangiovese

  Sangiovese

• 2014 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve [Rating: 5/5]

  

  Tasted on December 25, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Flaccianello #Fontodi #Aged By no means this is an everyday wine. Upon release this costs around $150. After 10 years, it is typically even higher. However, being the 2014 a less acclaimed vintage, I was able to buy a couple of these for a good price.…

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  December 31, 2024

  Sangiovese

  Sangiovese

• 2018 Petrolo “Boggina C” Val d’Arno di Sopra [Rating: 5/5| $43]

  

  Keywords: red wine; Sangiovese; Tuscany region; 13.5% alcohol. Can a wine bring a strong concentration of flavors, while keeping the alcohol at a reasonable level? This wine is from a reference producer in Tuscany, but not from the “usual” areas, like Montalcino or Chianti Classico. Made with 100% Sangiovese grapes. Ruby pomegranate color, almost completely…

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  October 27, 2023

  Sangiovese, Uncategorized

  Sangiovese