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  March 2013

  Cantina di Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Rocca Rubia 2009

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  Prior to drinking the wine was decanted for around two hoursIn the glass, Rocca Rubia had a deep cherry color almost black. On the nose, there was a heavy aroma blackberries and blueberries, a bit of vanilla, some leather and hints of vanilla.Alcohol by volume was label listed at 14%. After taking a sip, I noticed mellow tannins and tasted dark... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  February 2013

  Trabucchi d'Illasi 'Recioto di Soave' Recioto di Soave DOCG 2006

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  'Recioto di Soave' had an intense, brilliant amber color. 12.5% was the label listed ABV. On the nose there was a heavy aroma of wild flowers - especially chamomile and elderflower, lots of white chocolate and a few aromatic herbs. An incredibly elegant bouquet, which made me even more excited to take a first sip.It was amazing! Sweet but not ex... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  February 2013

  Bodegas Martínez Bujanda Rioja Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2005

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  In the glass, Cone de Valdemar Reserva had bright cherry red color. Most Italian red wines tend to have a ruby red or after long aging a garnet red color. This looked interesting and was a good start.On the palate. the wine had a lot of leather, some cocoa, a bit of tobacco and spices. Very complex and lots of aromas but I missed the fruit compo... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  February 2013

  Cantine Due Palme Salice Salentino Selvarossa 2008

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  Prior to tasting the wine has been decanted for a few hours. The wine had a light ruby red color. For the nose my notes read: A heavy aroma of vanilla & caramel, a bit of red cherry and plum.On the palate, Selvarossa Riserva was fruity with light oak notes. The tannins were very smooth and mellow. The wine was complex, well-structured and had el... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  February 2013

  Planeta Chardonnay Sicilia IGT 2009

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  The 2009 vintage had a straw-gold color. On the nose a heavy aroma of apricot, a bit of banana, golden apple, blossom honey and hints of toasted hazelnut.Alcohol by volume was label listed at 13.5%. Rich and round on the palate with some acidity. Lots of notes of rather exotic, ripe fruit. Not overwhelmingly complex. Very long aftertaste.Tasting... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  February 2013

  Beringer Vineyards Zinfandel California Founders' Estate Old Vine 2008

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  There was a heavy aroma of mint and a little bit of blueberry. I tried to find more but I am afraid there was nothing else besides a little bit of alcohol smell. Talking about alcohol, the label listed ABV was 13.5%.On the palate, the wine was dry with some acidity. Medium-bodied at most. After taking another zip, I noticed that alcohol became t... Read More

  Wine review by vino in love

  
  
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  August 2012

  Rashi Moscato d'Asti 2011

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  Rashi 2011, Moscato D'Asti (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita), 5.5%. Es un vino kosher mevushal (cocido) apto para el Pesach.Muy brillante, con gran cantidad de microburbujas en el fondo de la copapara ser un vino tranquilo. Amarillo verdoso con ribete dorado. Expresivo, con notas marcadas de manzanilla y frutos amarillos compota... Read More

  Wine review by alanb1108

  
  

• March 2012

  When word of the Italian Wine Masters tasting hit my inbox, I was quick to hit the reply button.In the years I’ve been writing and attending tastings, I don’t recall ever attending a more comprehensive tasting of Sangiovese-based wines from Tuscany than the IWM. Everything from Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Monta... Read More

  From the article 2007 Brunello

  
  
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  February 2012

  La Quercia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Abruzzo 2010

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  Purchased at "New Seasons" grocery which is a trendy organic, multi nation store. This was their featured wine at $10 dollars a bottle. Strong berry smells with a touch of vanilla on the end of aroma. Lucious deep berry taste, caramel and vanilla fig and a bit smoky with tannins that are deep and chewy tasting. A long finish and satisfying vino ... Read More

  Wine review by jamessulis

  
  
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  February 2012

  Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot Lazio IGT 2009

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  Vino ottenuto da uve Petit Verdot il cui aroma ricorda le more. Varietà tardiva con tannini morbidi e vellutati, che si sposano con quelli delle piccole botti di rovere dove il vino matura.in bocca è molto intenso e di media persistenza, al naso aromi di spezie e frutti di bosco in particolare di mora.Un vino facile e piacevole per tutti i palati. Read More

  Wine review by Giorgio

  
  

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