Showing posts with label Tuscany Rosso. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuscany Rosso. Show all posts

Saturday, April 2, 2016

La Poderina Rosso di Montalcino 2013


Harvest at La Poderina
La Poderina Winery

Founded in 1988, La Poderina is located in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone of Montalcino, an area noted for the elegance and balance of its grapes.  The estate resides southeast of ­Montalcino's historic town center and consists of consists of 120 acres. Especialized in the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso, La Poderina has 25 acres of vineyards dedicated to the ­production of Brunello, 11 acres of vineyards dedicated to the production of Rosso di ­Montalcino and 11 acres of vineyards dedicated to the production of Sangiovese.  
La Poderina has an integrated philosophy that incorporates innovative techniques in order to further Montalcino's traditional wines.  To this end, La Poderina ages its wines in both French barriques and larger botti, giving the final wines restrained oak notes that still showcase unique characteristics of this region's Sangiovese.  Yield levels arecareful monitored in order to ­cultivate concentrated flavor profiles.  Each vine produces yields far below the guidelines set out by the appellation. 
La Poderina
Rosso di Montalcino 2013
 
A striking, captivating wine, the 2013 Rosso DI Montalcino jumps from the glass with cherry compote, rose petals, crushed rocks and mint. 
The flavors are bold yet crystalline, with remarkable purity and palpable sense of urgency that is compelling. There is so much to like in this distinguished Rosso from La Poderina.


91 Points
Vinous

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Podere Sapaio Volpolo Bolgheri Rosso 2013


Podere Sapaio
Volpolo Bolgheri Rosso 2013

The 2013 Bolgeri Rosso Volpolo is a fresh and tonic expression with a great sense of energy and buoyancy that sets it apart. This is youthful and bright blend (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot aged in oak for 14 months) from Coastal Tuscany that offers loads of fresh fruit intensity, and plenty of cherry and wild berry at the front. In the mouth, it shows good acidity and a balanced style. If you are looking for a crisper and more focused version of Bolgheri Rosso, this wine is for you.

90 Points
Vinous