FELSINA
presented by Chiara Leonini
July 28, 2016
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This Tuscan Chardonnay has aromas of tropical fruit and peach with pleasant hints of spice and well-integrated vanilla. The palate is full and slightly creamy with an elegant and well-balanced structure to ensure better acidity and a fresh flavor.
91 Points from Robert Parker & James Suckling
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This is pure Sangiovese with fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. It is fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish. It is aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months and 3 months in bottle.
93 Points from James Suckling
91 Points from Robert Parker
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This is pure Sangiovese that offers a spicy nose with notes of blossoms, wild berries, and mineral tones. There are notes of spice and crisp fruit on the palate, with self-confident but supple tannins, and impressive structure. It is aged in Slavonian and French oak for 12-16 months and then 3-6 months in bottle.
92 Points from Robert Parker & James Suckling
Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva 2011
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This is pure Sangiovese with a spicy nose with floral notes and hints of wild berry, accompanied by mineral impressions and light toasted notes. Spice re-appears on the palate, which displays firm but supple tannins, and the finale is vigorous and taut. The wine has a rich mid-palate and supporting acidity. It is aged 18-20 months in French oak and 6-8 months in bottle.
94 Points from Robert Parker
93 Points from James Suckling
Castello di Farnetella Poggio Granoni 2011
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This is 70% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah. The bouquet offers spice notes, tobacco leaf, tanned leather, and roasted espresso. The palate is judiciously tannic marked by roasted nuts and smooth vanilla. It has superb body and depth, with an elegant structure and well-balanced finale. This ages for 12 months in barriques and 10 months in bottle.
91 Points from James Suckling
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This is pure Sangiovese with a nose of aromatic herbs accentuated with generous notes of tobacco, wet earth, black currant, and licorice. The palate manifests good consistency of medium-smooth tannins to ensure the lengthy ageing. There is rich structure and weight on the finish. This is aged 18-22 months in French oak and 8-12 months in bottle.
95 Points from James Suckling
94 Points from Robert Parker
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This dessert wine has aromas of peach, apricot, pineapple and tropical dried fruit. There is consistency, softness, and elegance on the palate. It is a wine with great balance, favorable acidity and well-harmonized residual sugar. This is 55% Malvasia, 25% Trebbiano and 20% Sangiovese aged 7 years in the traditional small Vin Santo casks.
94+ Points from Robert Parker