Wine Sense

Italy / Tuscany

Antinori Guado al Tasso Scalabrone Rosato -- $18.99 -- Kristin’s three good reasons to buy this wine:1. Okay, so you are still not convinced that Rose’ can be dry and delicious. Are familiar with the following grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah? Do they in any way say sweet wine to you? See, you . . .
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Argiano NC Rosso Toscano 2007 -- $22.99 -- "The 2007 Non Confunditur reveals a darker profile than the Rosso in its grilled herbs, licorice, dark berries and French oak. The wine shows outstanding length and finessed tannins. This is another lovely bottle from Argiano, and a terrific value. Non . . .
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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Poggio della Fonte Toscana Rosso 2005 -- $11.99 -- The bouquet is intense and fruity with a note of herbs and spice. This wine is ready for drinking, full bodied, quite soft and balanced. This is a very versatile wine and can accompany all courses of a meal, including meat-based first and second courses, . . .
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Gabbiano Chianti 2007 -- $9.99 -- "The first sip reveals invigorating flavors of sour cherry, blackberry, and spice followed by a dry vivid finish." winery reviewWhat we like about this wine: easy drinking, crowd pleaser, ripe cherry & vanilla flavors...very food friendly!Food Pairing: . . .
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Geografico Chianti Classico Contessa di Radda 2003 -- $19.99 -- The nose displays good complexity and harmony with a hint of mown grass amongst some broody red-berried fruits. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious, elegant with a natural sway about it. Good definition on the focused finish with hints of raspberry, . . .
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La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino 2004 -- $38.99 -- The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino offers up dark red fruit, flowers and spices in a soft, accessible style. This medium-bodied Brunello flows with beautiful length and ripe, finessed tannins. Clean, mineral notes frame the wine nicely. Anticipated maturity: . . .
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La Massa Giorgio Primo Toscana 2003 -- $49.99 -- "Dark and powerful with intense aromas of tar, berry and raisins. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and big, velvety tannins. Full-throttle. Huge wine. What this lacks in finesse it gives in power. Best ever from here. Best after 2008. 2,915 cases made. . . .
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Petra Zingari 2006 -- $15.99 -- "The entry-level 2006 Zingari (Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese) is a simple, easygoing wine with pretty aromatics and an attractive core of dark red fruit, smoke, tar and licorice. This tasty red captures the essence of the 2006 vintage and is . . .
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Petrolo Toscana Torrione IGT 2007 -- $46.99 -- "Clear and precise, with beautiful aromas of plum, berries and chocolate. Full-bodied and refined, with a dense yet elegant palate of plum, chocolate and cherry. Long and caressing. Wonderfully polished. Very fine. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made." . . .
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