Tenuta di Biserno Insoglio 2006

The Wine News ReviewRated 94Medium crimson hue. Intensely brambly aromas of raspberry and pencil shavings. Lovely mouth-feel frames juicy flavors of strawberry and earth; perfect balance. Clean, tart finish.Wine Tasting NotesConcentrated ruby color with purple hues. The nose is intensely fruity with a hint of spicy oak. The palate is balanced and harmonious, with rich fruit and a good backbone of tannins. Insoglio del Cinghiale will gain in complexity as it matures in bottle. Varietals: Syrah 35%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 5%

January 2009

Insoglio is a supple and early maturing wine with a distinctive personality; it emphasizes intense fruitiness with a bouquet of ripe red berries. Rich fruit and a good backbone of fine tannins. It is a pleasant wine that will gain in complexity with another few months in the bottle.

November 2008

"Dark in color, with gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberry, black cherry and flowers. Full-bodied, with wonderful, polished tannins and a long finish of berries, light toasty oak and coffee. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best after 2011...94" WS 10/08.

Dried, sun-baked Tuscan aromas -- flavors are dusty, but there's plenty of dried fruit showing the terroir of Tuscany very well. A solid wine to serve with food.

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March 2009