2018 Paolo Bea Umbria San Valentino, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

This is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, and 15% Montepulciano from Umbria, Italy and grown at high elevations. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is deep with cherries, black cherries, slight cherry blossoms, sandalwood and baking spice. Medium bodied. great acidity. Medium tannins. On the palate, this has a nice depth and tight layering that unwinds in the glass. Flavors of black cherries, cherries, forest floor and slight sandalwood. Long finish. This is better with food. A great choice for a really nice Pasta dinner. Drink ober the next sevent to twelve years.

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2018

Current Price:

$60.00USD

Morellino di Scansano: Maremma Wine's History, Varietals, Producers, & Recommendations

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2018 Azienda Agricola di Angelo Calcabrina Umbria Calcabrina Foglio 61, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

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2018

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A-

This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Sagrantino. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries and an interesting black olive note. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Very good acidity. On the palate black cherries and cherries. Nice depth. This seems to be about at peak and should be at that level for another seven to ten years. Nice on its own, but a bit better with food. This is a great choice for a "Pizza" wine.

2013 Tenuta Col Falco Montefalco Rosso, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

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2013

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A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is a blend of 65% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, and 20% Merlot from Umbria in Italy. It is an excellent value that is just starting to hit its drinking window. Deep ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, plums, a bit of dry earth and char. On the palate, this mostly about cherries with a bit of chocolate. Medium bodied with good acidity, this is not a big wine but there is plenty of fruit. It unwinds in the glass and shows moderated depth and complexity. Good finish. This is about or close to peak but should has another ten years at this level. It will work well with pasta

2019 Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Rosso, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

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2019

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A-

Current Price:

$19.00USD

This is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Merlot from central Italy. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, cherries, char and spice. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, black cherries, cherries, milk chocolate and slight smoke. Long finish. This is a lovely Sangiovese with a firmness from the blend that gives it s bit more seriousness. It is drinking well now and should for the next seven to ten years. A very nice value. This is very food friendly and will work better with food. Pasta Bolo

2005 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna Asinone, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2005

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This is, perhaps, the top producer of Vino Nobile. It is made in the Area of Montepulciano in Tuscany from the Sangiovese grape and not be be confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo which is made from the Montepulciano grape. This is mature and at peak. Deep ruby in color. The nose has cherries, wet lea leaves, slight sandalwood and dust. On the palate, this has fresh cherries, slightly sour cherries, and a slightly oxidized note. Nice level of complexity. Good acidity. Long finish. This is drinking at its best and should be consumed in the next three or so years but it certainly wil

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