Wines from Maremma
Terre di Talamo 2007 Per Cecco Petit Verdot (Maremma)
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- $40
A pure expression of Petit Verdot from sunny, southern Tuscany, Per Cecco features deeply etched aromas of chocolate, ripe cherry, espresso bean, leather, plum cake and savory spice. The tannins are firm and need a few more years to evolve and soften.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Sassotondo 2011 Ciliegiolo (Maremma)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
From the beautiful countryside around Pitigliano and Sovana in Tuscany’s southern Maremma, this expression of organically farmed Ciliegiolo shows complex notes of dark cherry, spice, humus and rosemary. Elegance and soft tannins define the finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Tenuta Belguardo 2001 Serrata di Belguardo Red (Maremma)
- $44
A rich and full wine, with raisin, licorice and cassis on a semisweet nose. Plum and juicy berry define the palate. Finishes alive and fast, with ripe-edged fruit and some leathery tannins. Packed fairly full with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, in addition to Sangiovese. Made by Marchese Mazzei.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
Poggio Verrano 2003 Dròmos Red (Maremma)
- $60
Francesco Bolla is a man with a mission: To make the best red blend in Maremma. This beautifully balanced assembly of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Alicante and Cabernet Franc is the estate’s sole product. It has weighty plum and red cherry fruit, ground coffee bean, hay, white peppercorn, dried rose petal and leather. It is firmly tannic and persistent…
— W.E.
(9/1/2006)
Fattoria Nittardi 2004 Nectar Dei Red (Maremma)
- $52
If you like richly oaked reds, this is your wine. The toasted notes are pungent but they don’t completely mask the fresh plum, cherry and currant. Vanilla and clove flavors are reinforced by rock-solid tannins and excellent persistency on the finish. Drink after 2008.
— M.L.
(4/1/2007)
Fattoria di Magliano 2004 Poggio Bestiale Red (Maremma)
- $35
Dense aromas of cassis, blackberry, roasted hazelnut, Nutella and powerful black cherry liqueur. Of particular interest are the background notes of graphite and sweet spicecake. The wine has thick tannins and ripe flavors in the mouth.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Rocca di Frassinello 2005 Red (Maremma)
- $45
A sophisticated blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Sangioveto from the newly inaugurated Frassinello winery designed by architect Renzo Piano. It has deeply etched oak tones over blueberry and forest berry. The close is fresh and crisp with very good length.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Poggio Argentiera 2005 Finisterre Red (Maremma)
- $60
Exotic spice, red fruit, herbal notes and cherry cola characterize this 50-50 blend of Alicante and Syrah. The wine delivers measured intensity but does boast deep freshness thanks to its acidity and menthol finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
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