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Poggio Mandorlo 2006 Poggiomandorlo Red (Maremma)
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Made by consulting enologist Roberto Cipressi, this rich blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Sangiovese offers an impressive lineup of fruit, spice and mineral aromas. The wine is incredibly smooth on the fade with lingering notes of clove and cinnamon on the close.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Poggio Mandorlo 2007 Ombre Red (Maremma)
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Ombre is a very pleasurable blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese that offers layers of chocolate and spice backed by red cherry, cassis and wild blueberry. It’s a smooth, rich wine with firm tannins that could stand up to pork roll stuffed with prunes.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Poggio Mandorlo 2004 Poggiomandorlo Red (Maremma)
- $90
This blend exhibits thick density and concentration and direct aromas of blackberry, black ink, cola and roasted chestnuts. The wood is well-integrated, and the wine is juicy and firm on the palate. Drink after 2010.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Poggio Mandorlo 2006 Ombre Red (Maremma)
- $89
Here’s an oak-driven blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese Grosso from southern Tuscany with thick, dark concentration and spice notes of black chocolate and cinnamon. It’s a sophisticated and austere expression with firm tannins and loads of dark spice on the close. Drink after 2010.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Poggio Mandorlo 2004 Ombre Red (Maremma)
- $60
Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese Grosso create a wine with thick, milky concentration, harmony and feminine elegance. The wine seems compact in its essence but reveals many delicate notes that recall forest floor, cherry cola and black currants.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Poggio Mandorlo 2005 Poggiomandorlo Red (Maremma)
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- $89
Here’s a sweet smelling blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with inviting notes of black cherry, milk chocolate and allspice. It is an inky and thickly concentrated wine with more sweetness on the palate in the form of blackberry jam and cinnamon. It has a chewy, chocolate fudge-like finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Poggio Mandorlo 2008 La Querce Sangiovese (Montecucco)
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La Querce (the oak tree) is Sangiovese with 15% Merlot that shows bright aromas of cherry and wild berry backed by light tones of smoke and spice. The wine imparts a soft, velvety feel on the close.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
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