Mineral tones and oak tones will integrate with time. With the wine’s other notes of black cherry, licorice, bresaola, white pepper and black currant. Beautiful harmony and intensity, with a firm, silky signature on the finish.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Notes of root beer, dried sage, wild berry and bramble with menthol overtones define this wine. There are subtle wood tones of spice, clove and black pepper, and the finish is crisp and streamlined with a touch of cherry sweetness.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Podere Paganico offers an impressive level of aromatic complexity thanks to layers of forest floor, dried apricot, underbrush, wet earth, cured meats and dried apple skins. It’s a chewy, big wine with solid texture and firm tannins.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Toasted spice, chocolate, roasted espresso and black cherry open the bouquet of this hearty Brunello. Background tones include vanilla bean, mesquite, barbecue smoke and there’s a note of smoked ham as well. Overall, the wine delivers medium intensity and a polished feel.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Tight fruit aromas of cassis, cranberry and wild berry give this wine a bright and crisp first impression. The acidity is sharp, lively and definitely cuts straight across the palate. There’s medium body here to hold up all that freshness.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
This informal Rosso shows balance and intensity with bright berry aromas and acidity that is not too sharp. In fact, the wine is nicely rounded and supple.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Dark concentration and extraction is reinforced by lavish aromatic layers of spice, vanilla and chocolate. This is a modern, bold and plummy wine that tastes thick and syrupy in the mouth and delivers generous - maybe too generous - oak flavors.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
This is a delicate Rosso di Montalcino with aromas of red berry, almond and cola. It’s short and compact in the mouth but offers good freshness that could match simple chicken or pork dishes. Drink now.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)