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San Polo 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $75
San Polo delivers a stellar 2007 Brunello with incredible density, concentration and personality. It starts off soft, smooth and supple until those still-young tannins appear on the close, giving the wine a firm backbone. Black fruit, cherry, rum cake, plum, black pepper and cured meat characterize the bouquet. In all, this is a beautiful ensemble with layers of…
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
San Polo 2006 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $75
San Polo has shown very impressive work lately and this velvety rich Brunello pushes its ambitions even further. The bouquet offers a long succession of beautiful aromas including black cherry, vanilla, carob, cola, cinnamon spice and black licorice. There’s also a drying mineral note that adds a dusty touch of elegance and sophistication.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
San Polo 2006 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Online Exclusive
- $90
This is a beautiful wine with opulent aromas of chocolate fudge, cherry, vanilla bean and bright berry fruit. Yet in the mouth, it’s is very focused, with enough structure and acidity to promise a long future. The finish is silky and fine.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
San Polo 2008 Rubio Sangiovese (Toscana)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $16
Wow, what a beautiful wine and what an attractively low price. Rubio offers excellent value with deeply fruity tones of cherry, blackberry and cassis. Spice, leather and tobacco fill in the back and the wine is smooth, generous and silky.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
San Polo 2004 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
Ripe fruit and oak nuances emerge from the nose of this modern Brunello Riserva. Aromas include black cherry, blackberry preserves, spice and smoke. Bright fruit flavors and smooth tannins characterize the mouthfeel.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
San Polo 2005 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $70
Here’s a Brunello from the four-star 2005 vintage with a thick, almost creamy bouquet of ripe fruit, smooth cinnamon or clove, and warm tones of used leather and earth. There’s a fresh acidic component as well with a bright berry finish.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
San Polo 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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- $25
San Polo’s Rosso di Montalcino offers classic aromas of cherry, black fruit and spice. But it also adds an extra layer of vanilla and sweet spice that makes for a very nice ensemble. It’s smooth, rich and spicy on the close.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
San Polo 2003 Auka Malbec (San Carlos)
- $15
Dark as night, with shiny edges to the violet luster. Pretty, floral and fairly deep on the nose, with caramel and chocolate. This is a forward, power-packed red with extract and intensity of flavor. Aggressive but with a full tank that should allow it to go the distance.
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
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