Wine Sense

Italy / Sangiovese

Bacio Divino Pazzo 2006 -- $28.99 -- "The seductive 2006 Pazzo may not be as rich as the 2005, but it offers a boatload of pleasure at a realistic price. It is a peppery, spicy, slightly herbal, deliciously fruity red that is meant to be consumed during its first 2-4 years of life.Pazzo . . .
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Castel del Monte Giancarlo Ceci Rosso 2007 -- $10.99 -- It is typically a fruity, dry wine with soft tannins, and as such is often consumed young.
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Di Majo Norante Sangiovese -- $10.99 -- "The 2008 Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is an incredibly delicious, full-bodied wine with gorgeous clarity and definition. Made in a bold, fruit-driven style, the wine offers terrific depth and a long, polished finish. This harmonious red is a knockout! . . .
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Geografico Chianti Classico Contessa di Radda 2003 -- $19.99 -- The nose displays good complexity and harmony with a hint of mown grass amongst some broody red-berried fruits. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious, elegant with a natural sway about it. Good definition on the focused finish with hints of raspberry, . . .
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La Massa Giorgio Primo Toscana 2003 -- $49.99 -- "Dark and powerful with intense aromas of tar, berry and raisins. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and big, velvety tannins. Full-throttle. Huge wine. What this lacks in finesse it gives in power. Best ever from here. Best after 2008. 2,915 cases made. . . .
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Petra Zingari 2006 -- $15.99 -- "The entry-level 2006 Zingari (Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese) is a simple, easygoing wine with pretty aromatics and an attractive core of dark red fruit, smoke, tar and licorice. This tasty red captures the essence of the 2006 vintage and is . . .
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Petrolo Toscana Torrione IGT 2007 -- $46.99 -- "Clear and precise, with beautiful aromas of plum, berries and chocolate. Full-bodied and refined, with a dense yet elegant palate of plum, chocolate and cherry. Long and caressing. Wonderfully polished. Very fine. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made." . . .
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