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92 Castello d’Albola 2007 Acciaiolo (Toscana). Acciaiolo is a super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that opens with concentrated and opulent aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and exotic spice. The mouthfeel shows heft and depth. Give the wine a few more years in the cellar to soften those toasted oak influences. Zonin USA. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $90 92 Collazzi 2007 Rosso (Toscana). Soft and velvety, this super Tuscan blend delivers intense and pure notes of chocolate, cherry, blackberry and spice. It balances a dense, rich texture with loads of bright fruit on the finish. The Sorting Table. —M.L. abv: 14.5% Price: $39 92 Poggio Antico 2010 Lemartine (Toscana). A new wine from Poggio Antico, Lemartine is a hearty blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot that offers intense and pristine aromas of black fruit, spice, rum cake, pepper and black pipe tobacco. It shows both substance and freshness on the long finish. The Sorting Table. —M.L. abv: NA Price: $52 91 Agricola Querciabella 2007 Camartina (Toscana). This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese opens with plush layers of cherry and blackberry and touches of spice and toast that are never overdone. In fact, the wine shows power and determination allied to delicacy. Maisons Marques & Domaines USA. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $130 90 Bibi Graetz 2009 Testamatta Soffocone di Vincigliata (Toscana). This is a special expression of Sangiovese (and a small amount of Cannaiolo) with a pure, luminous quality aided by subtle aromas of forest berry, white licorice, cola and pressed lavender. It’s an elegant wine from start to finish.—M.L. abv: 14% Price: $45 90 Castelvecchio 2007 Il Brecciolino (Toscana). You’re in for a big, bold wine the minute you pour Il Brecciolino into the glass. This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Petit Verdot opens with a dark, inky color and intense aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, rum cake and spice. It’s soft, supple and rich. Atlantic Importing. —M.L. abv: 14.5% Price: $45 87 Buccia Nera 2007 Amadio (Toscana). This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot opens with earthy aromas of leather, tobacco and button mushroom, followed by fresh cherry. Crisp acidity makes this a good wine to pair with cheesy risotto or pork. Casa Torelli . —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $23 87 Castello d’Albola 2009 Il Solatio (Toscana). From a vineyard located 580 meters above sea level, Il Solatio delivers cool aromas of wild berry, cola, white mineral and crushed stone. The wine is lean and compact in the mouth, but it definitely bears the mark of its origins. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $NA 26 | WINE ENTHUSIAST | MONTH 2012 87 I Giusti e Zanza 2008 Nemorino (Toscana). Nemorino (a blend of Syrah, Sangiovese and Merlot) shows chewy cherry and blueberry characteristics with easy spice tones on the finish. The wine is fresh and bright and would pair with meat lasagna or tortellini with grated Parmigiano. Vindagra USA. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $17 87 Mocine 2009 Rosso (Toscana). This organically farmed blend of Sangiovese, Foglia Tonda, Barsaglina and Colorino opens with sweet cherry and blueberry notes followed by light accents of spice and leather. This easygoing wine shows medium intensity and fresh acidity. The Italian Wine Trader. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $19 86 Capezzana 2010 Monna Nera (Toscana). In 1475, Monna Nera was the name of the woman who purchased and managed the historic Capezzana wine estate in western Tuscany. This easy wine offers loads of bright cherry aromas and a lean, crisp mouthfeel. MW Imports. —M.L. abv: 12.5% Price: $12 86 Fattoria la Castellina 2008 Reale (Toscana). Reale (100% Merlot) offers sweet cherry and raspberry aromas with light touches of spice and toasted almond in the background. This ruby colored wine offers an easy, fresh and lean feel in the mouth. Saranty Imports. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $30 86 Varramista 2007 Ottopioppi (Toscana). Grenache is a grape variety that is slowly making its mark in central Italy. This 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Grenache shows the bright cherry and blue flower aromas of Sangiovese with slightly smoked, savory layers in the background. Vigneti D’Italia. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $30 85 Buccia Nera 2008 Camprianese (Toscana). This easy blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo opens with a dark, garnet color and sharp aromas of raw cherry and blueberry. It’s finely focused and crisp, making it perfect for pizza or pasta. Potomac Selections. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $11 84 Fattoria di San Quintino 2008 La Fagiana (Toscana). La Fagiana is a bright, rubycolored wine with aromas of forest fruit and bramble, with white almond and spice at the back. It’s an easy, nofuss expression with a clean, tart close. Vindagra USA. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $NA 84 Massanera 2005 Prelato di Massanera (Toscana). Vintner Carlo Cattaneo offers a lean, crisp expression of Sangiovese with aromas of cassis and spice. The wine shows sharp acidity on the close. Total Wine & More. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $35 OTHER TUSCAN REDS 88 Marchesi Antinori 2009 Achelo Syrah (Cortona). Achelo is a bright, chewy and lively red wine with aromas of blueberry, spice, milk chocolate and crushed white pepper. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $21 87 La Braccesca 2010 Sabazio (Rosso di Montepulciano). Sabazio is a bold and savory Rosso di Montepulciano with spicy aromas of leather, tobacco, ripe fruit, blackberry preserves and rum cake. The intensity of the bouquet is there but the mouthfeel is light and tight. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $15 85 Pieve Vecchia 2009 Albatrello (Montecucco). Aged only in stainless steel, this blend of Sangiovese and Alicante combines bright fruit nuances of cherry and blueberry with a lean, crisp mouthfeel. It’s got enough acidity to cut through cheesy pizza.Supreme Wines & Spirits. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $18 ROSÉS 88 Fattoria Le Pupille 2010 RosaMati Rosé (Maremma). RosaMati opens with a bold pink color and follows up aromatically with bright raspberry, cassis and cranberry. The wine shows a cool, silky feel in the mouth with a crisp close. Winebow. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $20 87 Terre di Talamo 2010 Piano... Piano Rosé (Maremma). Here’s a lively rosé from Tuscany (a 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) that offers pretty aromas of cranberry, red rose and white almond. Pair it with smoked salmon and capers. Michelangelo Selections. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $15 87 Terre di Talamo 2009 Piano... Piano Rosé (Maremma). A 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, Piano... Piano opens with a pretty pink color and delicate aromas of rose petal, white cherry and almond paste. Pair this wine with spicy Thai beef and basil. Michelangelo Selections. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $15 87 Fabrizio Dionisio 2010 Rosa del Castagno Rosé (Toscana). This bright peach-pink colored rosé is made using Syrah from the Cortona area. It shows aromas of peach, cranberry, white almond and pink grapefruit. USA Wine Imports. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $29 87 Il Poggione 2009 Lo Sbrancato Rosé (Toscana). A rosé of Sangiovese from southern Tuscany (Montalcino), Lo Sbrancato features ripe aromas of wild berry, cranberry and white almond. It’s a simple, fresh wine that would pair well with mussels steamed in cream sauce. Terlato Wines International. —M.L. abv: 12.5% Price: $NA
86 Collemassari 2010 Gròttolo Rosé (Toscana). Made with organically-farmed fruit, Gròttolo is a Tuscan rosé that would pair with shellfish or fresh pasta with grilled vegetables. The wine is layered with bright fruit, cranberry and a touch of fresh acidity. Bedford International. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $18 86 Pieve Vecchia 2009 Quercerosa Rosé (Maremma). Quercerosa Rosé is pressed from Sangiovese grapes, and offers delicate tones of violet, blue flower and wild berry, with warm, earthy tones in the background. Pair this wine with tomatoes stuffed with basil and white rice. Supreme Wines & Spirits. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $NA 86 Salcheto 2009 Rosé (Toscana). This Tuscan rosé made using Sangiovese grapes opens with a pink-purplish color and bright aromas of rose, cranberry and wild forest berry. There’s a pretty touch of bitter almond on the close. —M.L. abv: 13% Price: $13 85 La Porta di Vertine 2008 Rosato (Toscana). Here’s a sunny rosé made near the beautiful town of Gaiole in Chianti. The blend is Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano, and the wine offers both fresh fruit and floral aromas. The Vine Collective. —M.L. abv: 14.5% Price: $NA 81 Il Valentiano NV Note di Rosa Rosé (Toscana). This Vino da Tavola rosé has no appellation or vintage date, butopens with ripe strawberry nuances and sweet almond paste. It offers a powdery, semisweet feel in the mouth. Vidalco International, LLC. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $18 WHITE WINES 87 Fattoria Le Pupille 2010 Poggio Argentato (Toscana). Poggio Argentato opens with a bright bouquet of green apple, kiwi, cut grass and lemon zest. You’ll also recognize green caper and olive notes on the finish. The wine shows good density, freshness and would pair with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Winebow. —M.L. abv: 12.5% Price: $20 87 Terre di Talamo 2010 Vento Teso Viognier (Maremma). This Tuscan expression of Viognier doesn’t show the intense floral aromas you usually find in this fragrant grape variety. Instead, you get layers of citrus, pear and white peach. Michelangelo Selections. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $23 DESSERT WINE 96 Capezzana 2005 Riserva (Vin Santo di Carmignano). This gorgeous Vin Santo from the Carmignano subzone of Tuscany is made with 90% Trebbiano and 10% Sancolombano. With a luscious, dark amber color, this sweet wine offers smooth, long tones of raisin, dried apricot, honey and toasted nut. It’s a true masterpiece with amazing intensity and complexity. Mionetto USA. Cellar Selection. —M.L. abv: 14% Price: $55/375 ml 91 Fattoria Le Pupille 2006 SolAlto (Maremma). This beautiful dessert wine from southern Tuscany (representing a blend of equal parts Traminer, Sauvignon and Sémillon) opens with ripe apricot, honey, toasted almond and candied fruit aromas. The chewy, rich sweetness of the wine is the main protagonist. Winebow. —M.L. abv: 13.5% Price: $30/375 ml ITALIAN MOSCATO ASTI 88 Cà ed Balos 2011 Moscato d’Asti. This is a beautiful Moscato d’Asti with peach mousse, tangerine, white almond, honey, ginger and spring flower. Perfect for nut-based desserts, the sparkler is soft and sweet with a distant touch of tangy spice on the finish. Delectatio Wines. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $14 88 Cascina La Ghersa 2011 Giorgia (Moscato d’Asti). Giorgia presents textbook Moscato d’Asti aromas of sweet flower, fragrant soap, jasmine, honeysuckle and peach blossom. This lively sparkler shows impressive intensity and subtle elegance with a smooth, silky feel in the mouth. Epic Wines. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $19 88 Ghione 2011 Piccole Gioie (Moscato d’Asti). Piccole Gioie (“little joys”) delivers a steady stream of tiny bubbles that form a foamy, creamy appearance and texture. In fact, a frothy cap remains long in the glass and provides a solid platform for aromas of honey, peach blossom, fragrant flower and dried sage.Epic Wines. —M.L. abv: 5.5% Price: $16 88 Gianni Doglia 2011 Moscato d’Asti. This pretty Moscato d’Asti shows a rich, creamy quality, thanks to the sweet tones of honey, peach and exotic fruit that drive the bouquet. The texture is sticky and thick, but a zesty touch of fresh acidity shows up right at the end to keep the palate refreshed. USA Wine West. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $NA/1.5 L 87 Batasiolo 2010 Bosc Dla Rei (Moscato d’Asti). Soft and delicately sweet, Moscato Bosc Dla Rei opens with a light, foamy appearance and plush layers of peach cream and lemon mousse. Fragrant, fresh and sweet, pair it with fruit salad. Boisset Family Estates. —M.L. abv: 5.5% Price: $16 87 Bava 2011 Bass Tuba (Moscato d’Asti). Bass Tuba is a sweet sparkling dessert wine that opens with an off-gold color and ripe aromas of peach, honey, candied fruit and mango. It’s a bold, concentrated Moscato d’Asti with a thick, creamy mouthfeel, bright sweetness and piquant touch of white pepper. Wine Wave. —M.L. abv: 4.5% Price: $24 87 La Gironda di Galandrino 2011 Moscato d’Asti. This bright Moscato d’Asti delivers pure expressions of both the fragrant Moscato grape and the special territory in northern Italy that shaped this delicate dessert wine. Floral aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine are presented in a compact, elegant manner thanks to the temperate growing conditions in Piedmont. The finish is creamy, frothy and rich. Wine Appellations Ltd. Best Buy. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $8 87 Luca Bosio 2011 Moscato d’Asti. Luca Bosio’s pretty Moscato d’Asti opens with characteristic aromas of ginger, tangerine skin and acacia flower. This sweet sparkler presents a mouthful of creamy foam and bright bubbles. Quintessential Wines. —M.L. abv: 5.5% Price: $18 87 Massolino 2011 Moscato d’Asti. Here’s a lovely Moscato d’Asti with a pristine and bright quality to both the bouquet and mouthfeel. Not as creamy and frothy as most, the wine drinks like a still sweet wine (the bubbles are light and delicate) with a zesty touch of lemon zest on the close. A perfect apéritif wine. Domaine Select Wine Estates. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $19 87 Mauro Sebaste 2010 Moscato d’Asti. Mauro Sebaste has produced a creamy, elegant Moscato d’Asti with lovely notes of white flower and soapy foam. Sweet flavors of peach and honey are followed by a touch of zesty lemon. Tutto Vino. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $20 87 Michele Chiarlo 2011 Nivole (Moscato d’Asti). Sweet, fragrant and intense, this pretty Moscato d’Asti opens with musky tones of melon, stone fruit, acacia flower and honeysuckle. The wine is creamy, rich and soft with pretty tangerine mousse on the close. Kobrand. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $13/375 ml 87 Michele Chiarlo 2010 Nivole (Moscato d’Asti). This precious Moscato d’Asti opens with soft foam and sweet aromas of peach, honey, almond blossom and jasmine. Pair this delicious dessert wine with fruit ice cream or semifreddo. Kobrand. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $15/375 ml 87 Oscar Bosio 2011 La Bruciata (Moscato d’Asti). La Bruciata is a foamy, creamy and soft Moscato d’Asti with pretty aromas of honey, peach blossom and musky exotic flower. The wine is superrich and frothy in the mouth, thanks to the generous quality of the silky bubbles. Baroness Wines. —M.L. abv: 5.5% Price: $14 87 Tenuta Olim Bauda 2011 Centive (Moscato d’Asti). Centive is a pleasant and lively Moscato d’Asti with fragrant tones of dried flowers, jasmine soap, lavender honey and sun-ripened peach. The smooth mouthfeel is capped by loads of frothy cream. Admiralty Beverage. —M.L. abv: 5% Price: $16 WineMag.com | 27
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