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Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2012

From a double-magnum. The 2012 “Il Carbonaione” pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and initially reticent. After almost an hour of air, the bouquet emerged to reveal some funky cherry, red flowers, bergamot, horse blanket, green herbs, old wood and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. After plenty of air, this became really tasty stuff but the large format has really retarded the aging process. Similar bottles likely need well into the next decade to enter the zone. Killer with food. — 6 days ago

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Benanti

Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend

Wow! I need to find more of this at 22 years old was still drinking fresh and sharp. Acid and tannins still solid but a lovely berry pop on the finish. Still probably has another 4-6 years of life — a month ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Luce della Vite Toscana Sangiovese Merlot 2021

Dark cherry red without violet, blackish. Black currant, berry, cherry. Dry tomato, black olive. Oak vanilla, clove cinnamon nutmeg. Dry meat Fe robust structure. Dry. Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M++ It is better to wait for several years. SV50/MLT50 14.5% Luce 21 @23500, AD, 251102 — a month ago

Masi

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2020

I’d forgotten how very yummy Amarone was. Italian restaurant in Rome - they didn’t have the primitivo I wanted so tried this Classico 2020 instead. Very quaffable, rich notes went well with my lasagna. Bit like a warm hug and relatively low tannins. Now to see if I can find anything similar back in UK. — 5 hours ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2022

Very pleasant, dry fruits. Went good with veal pasta. — 13 days ago

Zenato

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2015

Amazing Amarone. Heavy, fruity and lots of depth. A keeper! — 13 days ago

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Allegrini

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2017

cherry, cocoa, bold, deep, rich, decanted 3 hours. chef’s kiss — a month ago

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Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Selezione Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2019

Dark ruby with aromas of blackberry, stewed red fruits, cedar/oak, and a bit of smoke. On the bud, it’s rich and full bodied with nice acidity. It has a slight tanginess with more red fruits. Of course, great with our pasta! — 2 months ago

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