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Results: 16 Wines (ordered by highest rating)
Terenzuola Merla della Minera Toscana IGT 2006
Round and ripe aromas of earth, chocolate covered cherries, wild herbs, black plums, and macerated blackberries swarm and engage the nose. On the attack a solid grip of swarming tannins is matched eq...
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006
Tobacco, manure, and earth may not sound like something you want going in your nose but knowing that a compact blackberry, cassis, and sottobosco festival awaits in the mouth clears the way for you to...
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...
Campo alla Sughera Arnione 2002
This small azienda is crafting some spectacular red wines, even from difficult vintages, which is evident in their 2002 Arnione, a blend of cabernet sauvigon and franc, merlot, and petite verdot. A v...
Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2006
A classic example of the volcanic earth playing a major role in the complexity and texture of the wine. Medium ruby. A blend of trad...
Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2000
I really dig the wines coming out of this micro winery in Montalcino. Small hand-crafted but delivering on all points in the bottle. Despite the slightly anemic color, it packs an overtly ripe punch...
Ceretto Monsordo Langhe Rosso DOC 2007
Aromas of macerated red cherries, baked strawberry, and blueberries combine with hints of vanilla from the oak to create a seductive and racy nose that will appeal to all seeking adventure. And there...
Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto D'Alba Madonna di Como 2006
Marchesi di Barolo is producing solid front start to finish. The Dolcetto D'Alba Madonna di Como 2006 serves as proof-positive that this 10-acre site is quite special. A perfect wine t...
Le Querce Calviolo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 IGT Toscana 2006
Earth and graphite aromas work the nose on top while blackberry and cassis hints are embedded underneath. The well extracted fruit, led by bluberry, sottobosco, and black currants sport a mildly tanni...
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...
Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2004
Bright aromas of black cherry, lightly tanned leather, and smoky notes bring you into the glass. Long flavors in the mouth of raspberry and black cherries greet your palate and linger on gracefully. ...
Ceretto Dolcetto D'Alba Rossana 2007
Black cherry, hints of smoky cherry, and tar aromas quickly befriend the nose on this balanced yet full-throttle dolcetto from a single vineyard located in the Madonna Como district outside of Alba. ...
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...
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...
Col D'Orcia Spezieri 2006
Expansive nose of wild dried flowers, plums, and white pepper. The bright acid attack dances gently on the palate but leaves quickly and leaves you wanting more. Simple, pleasant and will work well ...
Tiefenbrunner Tiefenbrunner Pinot Nero Alto Adige 2007 2007
Earth and tar sit on the nose while in the mouth the flavors get muddled and don't know what direction to tuen. Wooden dominates flavors....