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2000 Caccia Al Piano Levia Gravia IGT
Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine)
$80
Wine Advocate #144 (Dec 2002)
The outstanding 2000 Levia Gravia is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Its dense saturated ruby/purple color is followed by ripe aromas of chocolate, espresso, blackberries, and cassis. Stylish, medium to full-bodied, and gorgeously concentrated, with sweet tannin, low acidity, and opulent fruit, it should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. - Robert Parker
85 points
2001 Caccia Al Piano Ruit Hora Rosso IGT
Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine)
$40
Wine Advocate #144 (Dec 2002)
Less impressive than the Levia Gravia, as well as overpriced, the 2001 Ruit Hora Rosso is composed of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Possessing medium body, pleasant plum and tobacco-like characteristics, and a short finish, it can be drunk over the next 5-6 years. - Robert Parker
92 points
2001 Tenimenti Angelini Tre Rose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Simposio
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese (a dry red table wine)
$45
Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
The 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Simposio is only slightly better than the regular bottling, for me a positive sign as the regular bottling has a much larger availability. Darker and more ruby in color with more complex aromas of truffles, vanilla, and cloves, its power and shape, elegance and sweetness are those of a wine of class and breed. Drink: 2005-2016.
The Angelini family owns substantial properties in various parts of Tuscany, including Montalcino and Chianti Classico, but I have regularly found the Montepulciano wines to be their best, particularly in their more adroit use of oak. It’s the same story this year, and I was impressed by the level of both of the wines presented (a third Vino Nobile selection called La Villa seems to have fallen by the wayside). - Daniel Thomases
91 points
2001 Tenimenti Angelini Tre Rose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine)
$26
Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
The 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the best regular bottlings of the appellation, dark garnet with a plummy, spicy nose, supplementary notes of tar and caramel, and long and balanced flavors with plenty of focus and grip on the finish. Drink: 2005-2014.
The Angelini family owns substantial properties in various parts of Tuscany, including Montalcino and Chianti Classico, but I have regularly found the Montepulciano wines to be their best, particularly in their more adroit use of oak. It’s the same story this year, and I was impressed by the level of both of the wines presented (a third Vino Nobile selection called La Villa seems to have fallen by the wayside). - Daniel Thomases
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RATING 93
1997 Giacosa Fratelli Vigna Mandorlo Borolo
Nebbiolo, Barolo
This is a dense, dark tannic wine with firm, huge tannins and wood flavors. Big, solid and chunky, full of powerful, ripe, dark fruits and flavors of cocoa and liquorice. It should develop well over the next 10 years, and then mature for another 10 at least. — R.V. (11/15/2002)
RATING 93
2000 Tenimenti Angelini Vigna Spuntali
Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, $86
More ethereal than brawny, licorice, balsam notes, forest berry, smoked cedar wood, anise seed and menthol notes are woven carefully together. Plum and cinnamon spice come though in the mouth followed by bitter coffee and firms tannins. Imported by Wilson Daniels Ltd. — W.E. (4/1/2006)
RATING 92
2001 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, $53
A spice-driven wine that makes ample room for leather, cola, smoked ham, cedar, pipe tobacco, licorice, dark plum and barnyard notes. There’s an earthy, dusty quality to the mouth that amplifies the wine’s smoothness. Imported by Wilson Daniels Ltd. — W.E. (4/1/2006)
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Madonna Alta
Regional Award (Over 10 Trophy) - Azienda Agricola Madonna Alta 2003 Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy
(Red - Sagrantino)
Complex nose. Ripe, warm cherries, blackberries, meat and liquorice. Very firm. Good acid balance. Plenty of fruit. Long finish.
Berlucchi
Silver Medal - Berlucchi Cuvee Imperiale 1999
Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy
(White - Chardonnay)
Deep straw colour. Smooth oak with a Carte Blanche syle. This is smooth, with nice toastiness & very classy.
Silver Medal - Berlucchi Cellarius Rose 2002
Italy
(Rose - Pinot Noir)
Cedar, savoury duck and cherry sauce nose. Tannins are overpowering.
Bronze Medal - Berlucchi Brut Extr阭e NV
Lombardy, Italy
(White - Chardonnay)
Pale, lemon colour. Niice toasted & bright notes. Apples, nuts & strawberries. Very fine, persistant, with good concentration and balance. Crisp acid, and a medium to long finish.
Caccia al Piano
Silver Medal - Caccia Al Piano Levia Gravia 2001
Tuscany, Italy
(Red - Cabernet)
Deep concentrated perfume with character. Some really genuine flavours here.
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