94
points
Fattoria La Massa 2006 Giorgio Primo Red (Toscana)
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$60
Giorgio Primo is among the best blended red wines from central Italy. It’s a super Tuscan expression of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet and Petit Verdot that delivers layer after layer of impressive richness, elegance and persistency. The aromas recall blackberry, ripe cherry, leather, tobacco, chocolate and espresso and thanks to the extraordinary quality of the…
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
93
points
Fattoria La Massa 2004 Giorgio Primo Red (Toscana)
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$85
This vintage has some Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in the blend to back the Sangiovese and Merlot, and is more complex and complete. There’s cherry, tobacco, leather, spice, black fruit and a touch of cool freshness in the form of leafy greens. It’s a sophisticated wine with tight tannins and a long, dusty finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
92
points
Fattoria La Massa 2003 Giorgio Primo Red (Toscana)
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$80
Fattoria La Massa has produced an exciting wine that will appeal to those who love a big, opulent style. A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, this boasts an inky appearance, and delivers enormous tones of tobacco, leather, coffee bean, blue flowers and lead pencil. It’s soft and lush and certainly does not lack power or concentration.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)