Fantelli
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Fantelli 2003 Serie Magno Gran Reserva Red (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $15
Here’s a Bordeaux-style blend to snap up if you’re lucky enough to find it. It’s a definite re-issue in that it was first released at $25 in 2006 but was put back on the market last year at $15. And what a bargain it is: Earth, tar and tobacco vie with dried cherry and raspberry on the nose and palate; the finish is long, elegant and dry. A mature, classy wine to…
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Fantelli 2007 Serie Magno Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $15
Inky, dark, charred and serious, and it only gets better as it opens with air. The palate has a smooth, deep, comfortable feel and the flavors are sweet, fruity, creamy and proper for Malbec. Chocolaty and rich on the finish. A very nice wine made for near-term drinking.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Fantelli 2008 Serie Magno Malbec (Mendoza)
- $15
Round, lifted and bright, with full berry, cassis and plum aromas. The palate is round and the body full, while the flavor profile includes roasted blackberry, coffee, chocolate and coconut. A full and chewy wine that comes across nice given the troubles of the ’08 vintage.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Fantelli 2004 Serie Magno Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $18
Mildly sweet and easy on the nose, while the palate offers berry and cherry flavors that are not too complicated. A touch of new oak produces some char and pepper on the back palate and finish, while overall it has a nice personality. The best so far from this winery.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
Fantelli 2002 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $8
Nice and sensible, with open but restrained berry aromas. A bold enough wine, with raspberry and cherry flavors and a full, chewy finish. With good tannins and ripe fruit, this is basic Malbec in show form.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
Fantelli 2002 Syrah (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $8
Reserved on the nose, with entirely correct leather, plum and cola aromas. The palate is nice and balanced, with a good feel supporting black cherry and plum flavors. Finishes first with fruit and then a second wave of buttery oak.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
Fantelli 2002 Merlot (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $8
Sweet cherry and cotton candy aromas emanate from the nose, while dark berry fruit and earth notes carry the palate. A touch prickly and acidic for Merlot, but not bad. Finishes with above-average fruit and mild tannins.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
Fantelli 2005 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $9
Leather, mint and a touch of raisin make for a fairly ripe and mature bouquet. The palate follows with reasonably vibrant berry flavors and a little chocolaty heft. If it falls a bit flat on the tail that only means that it’s not for aging and is meant to drink now.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
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