Castellina Wine

deep ruby core to garnet rim; aromas of black cherry, orange peel, gravel, earth; medium body with a firm tannin structure and balanced acidity on the palate

Very interesting Super Tuscan - light, almost pinot like but certainly Italian - a bit more decanting next time and it will be close to great

Oaky vanilla and cola with green vegetables and a bit of wet fur on the nose. Packed with flavor of raw beef, green pepper, orange rind and blackberries. A nice Chianti that I would happily try again.

Outhouse, with very dark expressive fruits, stylish flavors, bright and warm with nice fresh midpalate and long perfumed finish.

A touch of funky brett greets the nose and is followed by earthy, tobacco, notes with lots of dried herb, leather and dried flowers. Certainly not a fruit driven nose as it develops further notes of limestone, rusts...