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WS 88
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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List $35.00
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] A thick, extracted style, displaying impressive cherry and blackberry flavors. Spice elements chime in on the burly finish. Drink now through 2018. (5/31/13)"
Producer notes: "Crafted from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, the 2010 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape. The wine's flavors are harmonious on the palate with tannins that are balanced and ripe. The lingering finish is vibrant with a pleasing minerality, which is typical of Chianti Classico."
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$12.95
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WS 87
WE 87
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Tuscany
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87 points Wine Spectator: "A spicy style, with apple, peach, clove, allspice and white pepper matched to a rich texture. Finishes with a lingering, citrusy freshness. Drink now. (4/30/13)"
87 points Wine Enthusiast: "Pinot Grigio enthusiasts will love this citrusy expression from Tuscany. There’s just enough warm-climate ripeness here to give the wine a full, creamy feel on the finish, yet the bouquet is all about freshness; notes of lemon-lime, melon and white peach are prominent. (Oct 2012)"
The Tasting Panel: "[$18 list] Crisp acidity and a rich texture allow white pepper, lime rind and grapefruit to peer past a dense mid-palate. (Jun 2012)"
Producer notes: "Light straw yellow. Very fresh and fruity bouquet with pear, banana, peach, anise and honey notes. Rich, full, round and very persistent. This 100% Pinot Grigio belongs to Castello Banfi estate-bottled single-varietals range.Thanks to the Montalcino microclimate, Banfi's Tuscan Pinot Grigio adds to the typical aromas of this variety an unusual body, flavor and balance. Food Pairings: Excellent as aperitif. It accompanies light dishes and fish in general. Great 'summer wine'."
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JS 87
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bibbiano is situated in a fairy-tale setting in the heart of Chianti Classico, where it has been managed by the same family since 1865. Brothers Tommaso and Federico Morracchesi Marchi today represent the fifth generation. Vineyards are located on two hillsides with marked and rather contrasting features, at altitudes between 270 and 300 metres above sea level. The wines are largely traditional in style and reflect the features of their provenance. We feel they are improving in both quality and clarity of expression. (2013)"
87 points James Suckling: "A delicately fruity wine with fine tannins and a clean finish. Dried lemon peel too. Drink now. (8/22/12)"
Producer notes: "The color of the wine is a brilliant ruby red. It is intensely scented with a fruity note of blackberries and plums. The mouthfeel is rather intense; nonetheless this wine is easy to drink, thanks to a pleasant acidity that makes it fresh and lively."
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WA 87–89
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87-89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "I tasted the 2010 Rosso di Casanova di Neri from tank just a few days before it was scheduled to be bottled. Dark cherries, plums, flowers and spices literally jump out of the glass in this vinous, bright red. The 2010 Rosso is a great, budget-priced wine from Giacomo Neri. The blend is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. (Apr 2012)"
Producer notes: "A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino grown in the Sant'Antimo appellation which lies just beyond the southernmost border of Brunello. The blend presents compelling notes of dark cherries, smoke and tar. This full-bodied red is powerful yet elegant."
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WA 87
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Tuscany
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87 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$14 list] The 2009 Rosso Toscano is an attractive, juicy wine bursting with dark cherries, flowers and sweet spices. This plump, generous red is best enjoyed over the next few years, while the wine retains its juiciness. The Rosso is 50% Sangiovese, 35% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. It is a fabulous wine for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. (Jun 2012)"
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IWC 88
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Tuscany
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88 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "($10 list; an 85/15 blend of sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon; no oak; 12.5% alcohol) Light, bright red. Aromas of red berries, pipe tobacco and underbrush. Tangy and penetrating but not hard in the mouth, with fresh acids framing the red fruit and tar flavors. Finishes bright and simple, with a lingering sweetness. (Jul/Aug 2010)"
Producer notes: "Sangiovese 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%. Remole ’08 greets the eye with a deep, brilliant purple. The bouquet is a dense complex of fruit aromas, such as blackberry, raspberry, cherry, and redcurrant, lifted with fragrant hints of spice and black pepper. The palate is velvet smooth, very warm and rich, with a perfect balance of its components and a refreshing crispness. A long-lingering finish mirrors nicely the fruit on the nose."
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$7.95
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WA 88
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$9 list] The 2008 Chianti is a very serious wine for the money. The floral aromatics render an impression of accessibility but the darkness and richness of the fruit that follow hint at a far more important pedigree. Dark red berries, flowers and minerals add the final notes of complexity on the impressive finish. This is one of the most rewarding wines readers will find under $10. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. (Aug 2010)"
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IWC 89
WS 88
Italy
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89 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby. Very primary aromas of blackberry, red plum, licorice, violet and sweet brown spices show a distinctly grapey quality. Lush and seamless on entry, then juicy, spicy and intense in the middle, with creamy flavors similar to the aromas. The pure, long finish displays very good density. (Sep 2012)"
88 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] Pure and focused, showing lovely cherry and raspberry fruit. Vibrant and light in style, with a hint of iron on the finish. Ideal with pasta or salumi. Drink now through 2015. (2013)"
Producer notes: "A predominately Sangiovese cuvee to which are added mostly Alicante and Malvasia Nera, Morellino di Scansano is a fruity, velvety and perfumed red wine. The very first vintage was 1985 and since then, Morellino has continued to accompany the estate as the complete and constant expression of the terroir."
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WA 89
WS 89
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89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$38 list] Lisini's 2009 Rosso di Montalcino is all class and elegance. A floral, open bouquet leads to layers of bright, high-toned fruit in this understated, feminine Rosso. This is a terrific showing from one of Montalcino's historic names. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019. (Aug 2011)"
89 points Wine Spectator: "Raspberry, cherry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors stay focused and long, while the profile is lightweight and fresh. Firms up on the finish. Best from 2013 through 2020. 900 cases made. (2011)"
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WS 87
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$15 list] Fruity and round, with berry and dried cherry character. Medium-bodied and straightforward. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best after 2011. (10/31/10)"
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WS 88
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88 points Wine Spectator: "A sinewy, well-muscled red. Cherry and berry flavors are at its core and there's an underlying spiciness. It stays fresh, with a lingering finish. Drink now through 2014. (10/31/12)"
85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Producer notes: "Deep ruby in color, its bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on the medium to full-bodied palate -- round, spicy, elegant, attractively fruity and extremely versatile with any fare from pasta or risotto, to meat, fowl and cheese."
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WS 89
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Los Angeles Times 'Wine of the Week,': "Montalcino enjoyed a very good vintage in 2009, and this pretty Rosso di Montalcino from Tenute Silvio Nardi shows why. Bright and youthful, with a taste of dark cherries and spice, this junior Brunello makes delicious drinking now - or a few years from now. Pull the cork on this bottle for a bowl of pasta fagioli, a rustic pasta dish, simple roast chicken or grilled pork chops. (2/16/12)"
89 points Wine Spectator: "[$30 list] A fresh and lively red, showing cherry, strawberry, licorice and saline flavors. Rich and dense, with a touch of spice and a firm, tannic finish. Best from 2012 through 2015... (9/30/11)"
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WA 89
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89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Chianti Classico Querciabella represents a big change in direction from Querciabella, as it is the first vintage to be made entirely from Sangiovese, including fruit from recently acquired vineyards in Radda. Sweet roses, red cherries and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. The 2010 is really mostly about textural finesse. Floral notes reappear on the refined, understated finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Jun 2012)"
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WA 88
WS 88
WE 88
Italy
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2008 Mongrana (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) is an attractive, plump red with pretty red fruit and the warmth of Maremma that helps fill out the body. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. (Aug 2010)"
88 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] This attractive red features dried strawberry and light cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Lovely now. Best from 2011 through 2015. (9/30/10)"
88 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20 list] Sangiovese (50%) is enhanced by equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to deliver a richly concentrated and plump wine with good structure, fresh acidity and loads of black cherry. (Oct 2011)"
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WA 88
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$22 list] The 2009 Mongrana shows off an attractive pliancy and radiance to its red fruit that makes it an excellent choice for near-term drinking. Sweet floral and spice notes add an attractive brightness to the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. (Aug 2011)"
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WA 88
WE 87
Italy
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2007 Chianti Classico Scassino is a pretty, floral red with good definition and fine overall balance. The Scassino is already rather forward, so it is best enjoyed over the next two to three years. Scassino is 97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. (Oct 2010)"
87 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$28 list] Scassino is a cheerful and simple Chianti Classico that delivers loads of sweet spice and cinnamon-like aromas. It’s a young, affordable wine that proves easy and pleasurable to drink with pasta, risotto and even pizza. (Jun 2009)"
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WA 89
WE 89
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Chianti
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89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Chianti Classico Scassino is an attractive wine blessed with gorgeous dark red fruit, vanilla and spiciness. The purity of the fruit is striking, but the oak seems a bit too much for the wine’s medium-bodied structure. Still, it is undoubtedly a delicious red with terrific length and lovely overall balance. Scassino is 97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. (Oct 2010)"
89 points Wine & Spirits: "An earthy aroma contrasts the gentle, honeyed richness of fruit in this modern Chianti. Its rich, smooth tannins create a creamy texture to soften the peppery earth character underneath. Give this a year in bottle to evolve, then serve with a steak. (Apr 2012)"
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WS 89
Italy
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$25 list] This elegant version boasts cherry, strawberry and earth flavors. Harmonious, with the flavors, texture and structural elements playing off each other. Fine length. Best from 2014 through 2022. (10/31/12)"
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