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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D<br />
PUGLIA<br />
TAURINO SALICE SALENTINO<br />
ROSSO RISERVA 2006<br />
DOC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Negroamaro and 15-20% Malvasia<br />
Nera; it’s deep cherry ruby with black reflections<br />
and cherry rim. The bouquet is fresh, with prune<br />
berry fruit and some nutmeg mingled with prunes<br />
and deft acidity that is fairly bright, and some<br />
smoky underbrush. On the palate it’s bright, with<br />
lively red berry fruit supported by bright berry fruit<br />
acidity and by smooth sweet tannins that have a<br />
slight burr, and flow into a clean fresh fairly tart<br />
finish. It’s quite drinkable, and will drink very well<br />
with succulent red meats or light stews … Well<br />
worth seeking out. Score: 90-91 (Kyle Phillips,<br />
www.italianfood.about.com, Undated)<br />
177527 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2<br />
SARDINIA<br />
ARGIOLAS COSTERA 2007<br />
DOC Cannonau di Sardegna<br />
TASTING NOTE: The 2007 Costera is the finest of<br />
these entry-level bottlings. A massive, generous<br />
wine, it literally bursts onto the palate with waves<br />
of game, earthiness, mint, spices, herbs and<br />
bacon fat notes that swirl around a core of ripe,<br />
dark fruit. There is outstanding harmony and<br />
balance in the glass, especially at this price point.<br />
Costera is 90% Cannonau, 5% Carignano and<br />
5% Bovale Sardo, (all native varieties), that spent<br />
roughly 6-8 months in French oak. Anticipated<br />
maturity: 2008-2012. Score: 90 (Antonio Galloni,<br />
www.erobertparker.com, Aug. 2008)<br />
099028 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
TUSCANY<br />
CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA<br />
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2006<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: Plum and Indian spices, with a<br />
floral bouquet. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft,<br />
silky tannins and a rich finish. Balanced. Very<br />
pretty indeed. Best after 2010. Score: 90 (James<br />
Suckling, www.winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2009)<br />
508507 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 3<br />
34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
PICCINI VILLA AL CORTILE BRUNELLO<br />
DI MONTALCINO 2003<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: Tenute Piccini is one of Chianti<br />
Classico’s largest cellars, with over 250 hectares of<br />
vines ... High marks went to Brunello di Montalcino<br />
Villa Al Cortile ’03 with its generous nose and<br />
powerful structure. Score: BBM (Gambero Rosso<br />
Italian Wines, 2009)<br />
164855 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2<br />
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE<br />
TENUTA SANT’ALFONSO<br />
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: The Chianti Classico Tenuta<br />
Sant’Alfonso ’06 also impressed, perfectly<br />
reflecting the characteristics of the growing year<br />
with an alcohol-rich nose of bottled fruit liqueur<br />
and a rounded, mouthfilling, intense palate with<br />
a heady finish. Score: BBM (Gambero Rosso<br />
Italian Wines, 2009)<br />
942094 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2<br />
VIGNAMAGGIO TERRE DI PRENZANO<br />
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: The cask-aged 2007 Chianti<br />
Classico Terre di Prenzano is a soft, generous<br />
Chianti with attractive red cherries, flowers and<br />
spices. In 2007 the Terre di Prenzano is an<br />
excellent value, as the wine is especially plump.<br />
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Score: 88<br />
(Antonio Galloni, www.erobertparker.com,<br />
Aug. 2009)<br />
164822 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2
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