Wines from Maremma
Rocca di Montemassi 2011 Astraio Viognier (Maremma)
- Editors' Choice
- $15
Hats off to the Zonin family for being among the first to offer a Viognier from southern Tuscany. This shows the thick viscosity that is characteristic of the variety, with floral notes of violets and lemon blossoms. There’s a dusty touch of mineral or brimstone on the finish.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Fattoria Nittardi 2005 Nectar Dei Red (Maremma)
- $55
Although this wine is rather oak-driven, it makes a lasting impression on the palate thanks to its concentration and velvety presence in the mouth. Aromas are on the oaky side of oak with toasted nut, charcoal, vanilla and spicebox.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Agricola Querciabella 2005 Mongrana Red (Maremma)
- $18
Red berry aromas and cherry and candied fruit are backed by spice, horsehide and tobacco. The mouthfeel is thinner, streamlined and still a bit raw.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Paniole 2005 Emineo Red (Maremma)
- Online Exclusive
- $20
Here’s a rich and opulent organically grown red wine from Tuscany with lively aromas of black fruit, forest floor and Asian spice. The wine boasts thick concentration and chewy, soft tannins with sweet fruit flavors.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Jacopo Biondi-Santi 2006 Braccale Red (Maremma)
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- $25
Ripe fruit notes of black cherry and raspberry are followed by chocolate and delicate spice. This 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from Maremma, Tuscany is sharp and well-focused in the mouth with lingering tones of ripe fruit and a crisp berry finale.
— M.L.
(3/1/2010)
Agricola Querciabella 2008 Mongrana Red (Maremma)
- $20
Sangiovese (50%) is enhanced by equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to deliver a richly concentrated and plump wine with good structure, fresh acidity and loads of black cherry.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Sassotondo 2011 Tuforosso Red (Maremma)
- Best Buy
- $12
Made from organic fruit, this wine offers luscious cherry and blackberry flavors that arrive in thick, opulent layers. A veil of plush richness covers the palate.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Mocali 2009 Mirus Red (Maremma)
- $30
A super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Alicante, this shows some of the cheerful, funky and lively characteristics that identify this wine with Maremma, Tuscany. This velvety effort offers notes of chocolate, blackberry, chewy cherry and tobacco.
— M.L.
(12/31/2012)
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