Category Archives: Tuscany

Isole e Olena Cepparello 2001

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Lincoln

Gnocchi for dinner, so it had to be something Italian. Initially dull and savoury red fruits with a bit of stink and varnish; just not that impressive. Four hours later richer fruits emerged, sour cherries and soft raspberries, liquorice, leather, … Continue reading →

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Poliziano “Le Stanze del Poliziano” 2004

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Lincoln

An orphan in the cellar. Neglected. Now my Italian is pretty rusty, but from the back label this looks like a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. And was supposedly inspired by the classic blend from Bordeaux, but made to … Continue reading →

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Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2004

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Lincoln

A lazy Sunday lunch with ciabatta, cured meats, cheeses, olives, artichokes, tomato, avocado and Primo Estate olive oil. First bottle from a purchase three years ago. 13% abv, but seemed a bit stronger. Sealed under cork. Some browning but only … Continue reading →

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Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2004

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Lincoln

Picked a bottle of something I hadn’t ever tried before from the racks last night, and as I was extracting a long and high quality cork from the neck of it, I prayed I wasn’t committing vinocide. An intriguing nose: … Continue reading →

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Castello Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2006

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Lincoln

I asked Anthony to toss a random bottle in my last dozen from Boccaccio Cellars and this is what he chose. Good work too, because it was delicious and interesting. A big nose, with lots of stuff happening at the … Continue reading →

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La Spinetta Il Nero di Casanova 2005

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Lincoln

A blend of Sangiovese and Colorino. The name means “the black one”, and refers not only to the deep dark colour of the wine, but also to how the old-timers in Tuscany like their red wine. A dark red in … Continue reading →

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Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Le Volte 2002

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Lincoln

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A very dusty nose – it needs a good vacuuming – cedar, red fruits and a little bit stinky. The palate also showed dry red fruits, with dried meats and a metallic twang, … Continue reading →

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Cerro del Masso Chianti 2004

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Lincoln

I was wandering the aisles of Dans on the weekend looking for stuff to fill a 6 pack with. Just to get the discount you understand, and this wine, from what I believe is a good Chianti vintage, caught my … Continue reading →

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Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 2004

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Lincoln

This is my second bottle of this wine. I think I might have consumed my previous bottle too quickly, so I gave this one a good decant. Though I must say that it is slightly disquietening opening a bottle of … Continue reading →

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Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2004

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Lincoln

A medium/light red in colour. The nose shows red fruits, dried herbs, a bit of pepper and gunsmoke. It is almost medium weight, with sour cherries and herbs, some savoury richness and good length. The finish is drying with some … Continue reading →

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