Winery - Villa Vignamaggio
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here is a ripe-smelling Primitivo (with 15% Syrah) with cooked notes of red cherry and blackberry backed by smoked bacon, beef jerky and leather. Dried rosemary and oregano also make an appearance and the wine closes with sour, overt tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich spice and beautiful balsam notes of cherry cola and root beer set the stage for what is a compelling Chianti Classico with good intensity and staying power. The wine has a chewy, rich texture with long-lasting notes of bursting cherry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This darkly saturated Riserva has an inky, ripe quality that recalls blueberry preserves, marmalade and smoked bacon. There are aromas of sweet spice and clove but the wine ultimately loses points on elegance because of those cloying fruit tones.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cabernet Franc is the base of this modern, plush wine with notes of cherry, plum, prune, mature fruit, earth, Porcini mushroom and spicy tobacco. The mouthfeel is elegant and delicate despite the thick extraction.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The packaging is totally crazy but the wine is more subdued. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet, it delivers raw strawberry, green leaf notes and loads of dried hay. It has a sharp, solid build and rigid tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a very likable quality to this Syrah that is made in Puglia by a Tuscan producer. It comes off as forest berry, Asian spice and dried raspberry. The wine has a light consistency and some green, almost bramble-like flavors that are peppered by spicy accents.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark in color and concentration, this delivers intense, sun-drenched tones of ripe cherry, black prune and mature plum. The wine has a wide, broad quality to the nose that also evokes coffee bean, tobacco and spice. Tart, firm tannins characterize the mouthfeel; the wine’s solid structure calls out for hearty meat-based recipes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cherry, wild berry, mineral and finely ground cloves characterize the nose of this easygoing Chianti Classico Riserva. The wine is ripe and intense with chewy succulence and dense texture. Pair it with hearty beef stew.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
It makes a smooth impression on the palate thanks to its natural intensity, it’s fruit flavors and spicy close. This 60-20-20 super Tuscan blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah would make a great companion to braised beef with porcini mushroom sauce and wild rice.
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