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Fratelli Barba ‘Colle Morino’
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2005
A richly scented toasty character, ripe bramble fruit
and pronounced leathery, herbal qualities. The palate
is supple and juicy....more |
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La Pieve Chianti 2005
Finally, ‘proper’ Chianti at a sensible price! The
wine is nearly opaque, with a lovely concentration
and attractively rustic cherry aroma...more |
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Agricola la Parrina Toscana Rosso 2005
Tuscan red made exclusively from Sangiovese
grapes. Its aroma recalls the flora of the Mediterranean
scrub. Dry, balanced and velvety palate. |
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Terre di Talamo ‘Tempo’ Morellino di Scansano 2005
This firm, juicy red is a blend of Sangiovese, Alicante
and Cabernet that has been given some time in new
French oak barriques....more
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Fattoria Ormanni Chianti Classico 2004
This enticing ’03 Classico has a ripe nose with earthy
berry fruits and juicy notes with a slightly ‘leafy’
herbal edge. The palate is rounded...more |
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Fattoria Ormanni ‘Borro del Diavolo’ Chianti Classico
Riserva 1999
This delightful 'grainy' Riserva spends 12 months
in barrique. Delicious just now, but will continue
to evolve with a further 3 or 4 years...more |
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Whites |
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Fratelli Barba ‘Colle Morino’ Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
2006
Rich and citrussy aromas; the palate has a buttery
character with just a hint of sweetness and pleasing
minerality...more |
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Fattoria la Monacesca Verdicchio di Matélica 2006
Deep in colour with a lovely, slightly buttery minerality,
rich and well-rounded with a clean citrus fruit and
surprising complexity...more |
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