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Villa Vignamaggio 2006 Obsession Red (Toscana)
- $65
It makes a smooth impression on the palate thanks to its natural intensity, it’s fruit flavors and spicy close. This 60-20-20 super Tuscan blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah would make a great companion to braised beef with porcini mushroom sauce and wild rice.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Villa Vignamaggio 2001 Castello di Monna Lisa Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $45
Dark in color and concentration, this delivers intense, sun-drenched tones of ripe cherry, black prune and mature plum. The wine has a wide, broad quality to the nose that also evokes coffee bean, tobacco and spice. Tart, firm tannins characterize the mouthfeel; the wine’s solid structure calls out for hearty meat-based recipes.
— M.L.
(3/1/2008)
Villa Vignamaggio 2004 Cabernet Franc (Toscana)
- $75
Cabernet Franc is the base of this modern, plush wine with notes of cherry, plum, prune, mature fruit, earth, Porcini mushroom and spicy tobacco. The mouthfeel is elegant and delicate despite the thick extraction.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Villa Vignamaggio 2006 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
Rich spice and beautiful balsam notes of cherry cola and root beer set the stage for what is a compelling Chianti Classico with good intensity and staying power. The wine has a chewy, rich texture with long-lasting notes of bursting cherry.
— M.L.
(9/1/2008)
Villa Vignamaggio 2006 Castello di Monna Lisa Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $45
Cherry, wild berry, mineral and finely ground cloves characterize the nose of this easygoing Chianti Classico Riserva. The wine is ripe and intense with chewy succulence and dense texture. Pair it with hearty beef stew.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Villa Vignamaggio 2006 Suhaili Syrah (Salento)
- Best Buy
- $11
There’s a very likable quality to this Syrah that is made in Puglia by a Tuscan producer. It comes off as forest berry, Asian spice and dried raspberry. The wine has a light consistency and some green, almost bramble-like flavors that are peppered by spicy accents.
— M.L.
(10/1/2008)
Villa Vignamaggio 2004 Riserva Castello di Monna Lisa Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
This darkly saturated Riserva has an inky, ripe quality that recalls blueberry preserves, marmalade and smoked bacon. There are aromas of sweet spice and clove but the wine ultimately loses points on elegance because of those cloying fruit tones.
— M.L.
(9/1/2008)
Villa Vignamaggio 2003 Wine Obsession I Miti Red (Toscana)
- $65
The packaging is totally crazy but the wine is more subdued. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet, it delivers raw strawberry, green leaf notes and loads of dried hay. It has a sharp, solid build and rigid tannins.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
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