Il Rosè 2006

Erik Banti (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of plum, raspberry and cherry followed by aromas of cyclamen and strawberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry, cherry and strawberry. This wine ages for months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with meat, Broiled fish, Dairy products, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	13 °C (55 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

December 2007

Il Vermentino 2006

Erik Banti (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Vermentino shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, lemon and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and lemon. This Vermentino ages in steel tanks for about 5 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Vegetable flans, Sauteed fish, Eggs

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2007

Morellino di Scansano 2005

Erik Banti (Italy)

Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and blueberry followed by aromas of plum, raspberry, violet and cyclamen. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry. This Morellino di Scansano ages for 12 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

March 2007

Morellino di Scansano 2006

Erik Banti (Italy)

Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Morellino di Scansano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Morellino di Scansano ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

December 2007

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta 2004

Erik Banti (Italy)

Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, pink pepper, carob and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This wine ages for 13 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 51, April 2007

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta 2005

Erik Banti (Italy)

Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, pink pepper, carob and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta ages in cask for 13 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2007

Poggio Maestrino Annosesto 2004

Erik Banti (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese Grosso (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Poggio Maestrino Annosesto shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blueberry, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice, menthol and mushrooms. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for about 1 year in steel tanks followed by 16 months of aging in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 51, April 2007

Poggio Maestrino Annosettimo 2005

Erik Banti (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese Grosso (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Poggio Maestrino Annosettimo shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, plum, blueberry, vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Poggio Maestrino Annosettimo ages for 12 months in steel tanks followed by 16 months of aging in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2007

Poggio Maestrino Le Spiaggiole 2004

Erik Banti (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Syrah (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Poggio Maestrino Le Spiaggiole shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, geranium, tobacco, pink pepper, caper, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. Poggio Maestrino Le Spiaggiole ages for 14 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2007

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Erik Banti

Tuscany (Italy)

Il Rosè 2006

Il Vermentino 2006

Morellino di Scansano 2005

Morellino di Scansano 2006

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta 2004

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Ciabatta 2005

Poggio Maestrino Annosesto 2004

Poggio Maestrino Annosettimo 2005

Poggio Maestrino Le Spiaggiole 2004