Winery - Poggio Nardone
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The wood tones are very evident although vibrant fruit notes are not totally masked: You’ll encounter cherry, forest berries and a very pleasing blast of menthol freshness. The wine drinks a bit young, with loads of oak nuances thanks to 10 months in tonneaux, and ends on a slightly sour note.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a truly outstanding Rosso di Montalcino that shows all the ripe and opulent characteristics of the promising 2008 vintage. The wine is rich, smooth and determined. The tannins are polished and silky.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vintner Tiziano Ciacci delivers a beautifully extracted wine with rich ruby highlights backed by mature aromas of blackberry, dried currants, clove and cardamom. The wine is smooth and rich in the mouth with tight tannins and bright berry freshness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Poggio Nardone offers an absolutely gorgeous Brunello with incredibly smooth, rich and beautiful aromas of mature blackberry, coffee, tobacco and smoky barbecue sauce. The wine’s texture is dense but also silky and the fruit-driven finish lasts many minutes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Poggio Nardone delivers a thick and succulent Brunello with ripe notes of forest fruit and blackberry backed by spice and tobacco leaf. The wine is dense, creamy and ends with a note of sweetness followed by lingering smoke and spice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Sangiovese-based wine opens with loads of chewy fruit flavors, with cherry as the protagonist, and offers a spicy fade colored by cinnamon, tobacco and spice. A note of ripe strawberry also appears throughout.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here is an easy Tuscan red with fresh fruit notes of forest berry and almond skin. The wine is slightly sweet and simple overall. Pair it with pasta or pizza.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Easy and utterly informal, you could pair this Tuscan red with take-away Chinese or Indian food. It offers clean aromas of wild berry and pressed blue flowers and a lean, but fresh feel in the mouth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here is a vanilla- and cedar-infused wine that sparked discord among our panelists. One loved its complexity and spicy notes layered over ripe fruit, while another took issue with its stewiness. Plush tannins and fruit glide over a long finish. Imported by Romano Brands.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sangiovese is enhanced by small percentages of Malvasia Nera and Colorino to deliver a plush, plump and satisfying Morellino from southern Tuscany. There’s a nice feeling of informality here that makes this wine perfect for easy meals with family and friends.
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