Category Archives: Tuscany

Biserno Insoglio del cinghiale 2006

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Tenuta di Biserno, Toscana, Insoglio del cinghiale IGT 2006 There’s a sense of France in this wine from Tuscany, with black fruit, an herbaceous edge and tannic grip. The grapes are Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This winery is shepherded … Continue reading →

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Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2006

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico 2006 There’s a dusty,woodsy character in the nose at this point. In the mouth there is plenty of expected acidity and cherry fruit, with a soft dusting of tannin, an elegant Classico. The grapes for … Continue reading →

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Siro Pacenti Rosso 2006

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Siro Pacenti, Rosso di Montalcino 2006 The fresh cherries come through in the nose with a New World freshness. In the mouth however, is the structure you expect, plenty of acidity and tannin – nice. The grapes are all Sangiovese … Continue reading →

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San Guido Guidalberto 2006

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Tentuta San Guido, Toscana IGT, Guidalberto 2006 Cassis combines with earthiness in the nose. In the mouth it is quite concentrated, with extract to match its structure. I like the way this wine combines the fresh fruit of the New … Continue reading →

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Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006 The nose features ripe black fruits. The mouth sports great acidity to frame the fruit, making this Bordeaux-style blend a natural for a dinner table laden with cinghale – yummy … Continue reading →

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Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2006

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG 2006 The nose features a woodsy, earthy character. In the mouth there is textbook tangy acidity, tart cherries, a touch of tannin and a long finish – very nice. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera … Continue reading →

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Rocca di Montegrossi 2005

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Rocca di Montegrossi, Chianti Classico DOCG, 2005 There’s earthiness in the nose and plenty of tart cherry flavor in the mouth. This wine is medium-bodied, shows a bit of tannin and is long on acidity. I’m craving salame as I … Continue reading →

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Antinori Vermentino 2006

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri DOC, Vermentino 2006 There is fresh perfume in the nose but also a sense of the wine aging and along its peak. The mouth is rounded and full of citrus but again there’s a complexity … Continue reading →

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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva 2005

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina, Nipozzano, Riserva DOCG 2005 The nose is toasty, charred and sweet smelling. In July ’09 the brett is starting to show itself yet still in a complexing way. In the mouth, the intense acidity of … Continue reading →

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La Rasina Rosso 2005

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Ray Johnson

La Rasina, Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2005 There are cherries and green herbs in the nose. In the mouth the cherries are vibrant and tart with some tannic grab. Estate bottled by Marco Mantengoli in Montalcino 13.5% $22.49 at Bottle … Continue reading →

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