Category Archives: Sangiovese

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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Carlei “Tre Amici” 2005

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Lincoln

A blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, from Upper Beaconsfield. A super Tuscan on our doorstep. 15% abv, sealed under Diam. Needs a couple of hours to open up, but when it did, lovely ripe fruit … 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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Pizzini Sangiovese 2008

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Lincoln

I am so far behind with my tasting notes; there are pages and pages of them. I need a secretary, or an easier way of posting. I picked this one up after a recommendation from my father-in-law who was recently … 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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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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