Chianti Colli Senesi Tosca 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Chianti Colli Senesi (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Chianti Colli Senesi Tosca shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry and vanilla. 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 6 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 52, May 2007

Pinot Nero 2004

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Pinot Noir shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, dog rose, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, peanut butter, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. A well made wine. This Pinot Noir ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

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

Issue 52, May 2007

Pinot Nero 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Pinot Noir shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of vanilla, dog rose, cyclamen, cocoa, tobacco, menthol and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. This Pinot Noir ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

April 2010

Rosso di Montepulciano 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Rosso di Montepulciano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum and raspberry followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, strawberry, violet and vanilla. 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. Part of this Rosso di Montepulciano ages for 3 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 52, May 2007

Rosso di Montepulciano 2008

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Rosso di Montepulciano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, strawberry and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. This Rosso di Montepulciano ages for 3 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

April 2010

Trincerone 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Canaiolo Nero (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by good aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum, black currant, licorice, carob, tobacco and pleasing hints of vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. Trincerone ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 16, February 2004

Trincerone 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Canaiolo Nero (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Trincerone shows a brilliant 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 currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, licorice, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, eucalyptus and mace. 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, black currant and plum. A well made wine. Trincerone ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 52, May 2007

Trincerone 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%), Petit Verdot (3%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Trincerone shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, bell pepper and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Trincerone ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

April 2010

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (85%), Canaiolo Nero (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, licorice, vanilla and pleasing hints of carob. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 6 months in barrique, for 12 months in cask and for 8-12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

January 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (85%), Canaiolo Nero (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet 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, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ages for 12 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 52, May 2007

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Canaiolo Nero (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ages for 6 months in barrique, 12 months in cask and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

April 2010

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garner red, little transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by good aromas of raspberry, blueberry, plum, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, chocolate, menthol and pleasing hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with good flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. Vigna d'Alfiero ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 16, February 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 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 blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, violet, rose, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 52, May 2007

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna di Alfiero shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna di Alfiero ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

April 2010

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Chianti Colli Senesi Tosca 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Pinot Nero 2004

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Pinot Nero 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano 2008

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Trincerone 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Trincerone 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Trincerone 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2000

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2003

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero 2005

Tenuta Valdipiatta (Italy)