Results: 12 Wines (ordered by highest rating)

Poliziano Asinone Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2001

This is the finest 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that I tasted. A blend of 90% prugnolo with 10% merlot, the wine was named after the hump in a mule's back to show the steeply sloped shape of the...

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Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2006

An explosive nose of earth, asphalt, rotted wood (in a good way), and cassis rule the nose, and on the palate the wine is pure genius. It's big, focused, muscular, but with flexibility enough to expa...

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Luisa Sauvignon Isonzo del Friuli 2007

Huge perfumed nose with plenty of lavender and dried fennel notes.  Long in mouth with persistently ...

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St. Michael-Eppan St. Michael-Eppan Lagrein Alto-Adige 2007

What a wine! Earth, manure, and dried violet extract whip through the nose like a hurricane and set the tone for the amazing attack on the palate that lingers for what seems like minutes. Concentrat...

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Luisa Pinot Grigio Isonzo del Friuli 2007

Powerfully bright musk and lime blossom nose.  Creamy mouthfeel with solid white pit-fruit through c...

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Muri-Gries Lagrein Alto-Adige 2008

What's not to like about a nose that sports aromas of dried flowers and chocolate and then leads into an attack on the palate that continues to level shots of cocoa, stewed plum, and briary black pepp...

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Ajello Majus Bianco IGT Sicily 2007

This blend of 70% grillo and 30% catarratto, two of Sicily’s finest indigenous white grapes, has struck a fine balance in this succulent and immediately appealing light-bodied winner. Notes of fresh ...

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Anselmi San Vincenzo 2008 Bianco IGT Veneto 2008

White peach and honeysuckle aromas permeate the nose with hints of tangerine notes underneath. While tightly wound in mouth now, it will evolve to boast the wheat, melon, tangerine, flint, and peach f...

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Cantele Amativo Salento IGT 2004

Deep, ruby/brick. A blend of 60% primitivo % 40% negroamaro has an inviting nose of lavender, chocolate, and plums. Expansive attack on palate of plum skins, blackberry, and ...

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Lageder Lagrein Alto-Adige 2006 2006

Bright, floral notes of dried violets and cranberryon the nose. The mouth is treated to juicy acids and chewy tannins that allow the plum, almond, and dried flower flavors to rejoice. Well suited fo...

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Antinori Santa Cristina IGT Rosso 2005

Solid color. Cherry and leather notes on the nose give way to solid core of cherry and sottobosco on the palate. Excellent balance, clean, and invites another sip. Strong value and the perfect year ar...

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Ada Nada Dolcetto D'Alba 2005

The Ada Nada Dolcetto D'Alba 2005 provides for a decent value. The nose is expansive with earth, tea, and tobacco notes. In the mouth, the wine is chewy and the roasted cherry and plum flavors get tan...

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