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palate provides raspberry, green tea and a touch of
vanilla alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. Curious
Cork Imports LLC. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $60
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Baracchi 2012 Ardito (Toscana). Made with
50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah,
this opens with delicate aromas of cassis and sandalwood.
The palate delivers dried black cherry,
toast, licorice and black pepper alongside gripping
tannins. Curious Cork Imports LLC. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $54
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Borgo Salcetino 2013 Red (Toscana). Made
with 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot, this
easygoing red offers aromas of black currant and
cinnamon. The fresh straightforward palate doles
out red cherry, vanilla and clove alongside smooth
tannins. Drink soon. Angelini Wine. —K.O.
abv: 13% Price: $15
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Brancaia 2011 Il Blu (Toscana). A blend of
50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon, this has a shy nose that eventually
reveals aromas of black-skinned fruit and scorched
earth. The firm palate offers dried black cherry,
prune, clove and French oak alongside clenching
tannins. E & J Gallo. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $85
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Campo di Sasso 2014 Insoglio del Cinghiale
(Toscana). A blend of Syrah, Cabernet
Franc, Merlot and a dollop of Petit Verdot, this has
subtle aromas of ground pepper, toast, French oak
and espresso. The aromas follow over to the rather
lean, straightforward palate along with a note of
fresh cherry set against loose-knit, fine-grained
tannins. Enjoy over the next few years. Wilson Daniels
Ltd. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $30
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Castelli del Grevepesa 2013 Clemente VII
(Toscana). Made with 50% Sangiovese,
25% Merlot and 25% Syrah this has aromas suggesting
black cherry and Mediterranean herb. The
round palate offers black currant, licorice, white
pepper and a note of espresso alongside smooth
tannins. Votto Vines Importing. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $50
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Castello di Bossi 2012 Corbaia (Toscana).
Made with 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet
Sauvignon, this opens with subtle aromas
of black cherry jam and vanilla. The dense palate
shows black currant, oak and mocha alongside firm
rather drying tannins. It’s a bit shy on freshness, so
enjoy over the next few years. Leonardo LoCascio
Selections–The Winebow Group. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $70
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Castello di Bossi 2012 Girolamo (Toscana).
Made entirely with Merlot, this opens with
subtle aromas of black-skinned fruit and cocoa. The
straightforward palate delivers ripe plum, vanilla
and clove alongside close-grained tannins that
clench the finish. Leonardo LoCascio Selections–
The Winebow Group. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $50
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Castello di Poppiano 2013 Tricorno (Toscana).
A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, this has a shy
nose that slowly unleashes aromas of black-skinned
fruit and cedar. The smooth accessible palate offers
black cherry and cinnamon alongside round tannins.
Michael R. Downey Selections. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $54
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Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini 2013 La Historia
di Italia (Toscana). Made entirely
with Merlot, the shy nose eventually reveals notes
of black-skinned fruit and clove. The dense palate
delivers cedar, espresso and leather alongside gripping
tannins. Downey Selections. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $38
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Conti di Sn Bonifacio 2012 Docet (Toscana).
Made with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet
Sauvignon in equal parts, this offers subtle aromas
of black currant and licorice. The concentrated
approachable palate provides plum, vanilla
and French oak alongside chewy tannins. Vintage
Imports, Inc. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $35
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Diadema 2013 Rosso (Toscana). Made with
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Syrah, this opens with aromas of raspberry
jam and underbrush along with whiffs of coffee and
vanilla. The medium-bodied palate delivers mature
plum, vanilla and white pepper alongside smooth
tannins. Superior Wines. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $65
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Fattoria La Striscia 2014 Red (Toscana).
Made entirely with Sangiovese, this opens
with aromas of black cherry, blue flower and baking
spice. The straightforward palate delivers red plum
and clove alongside firm tannins. Enjoy soon. Ideal
Wine and Spirits. —K.O.
abv: 14.5%
Price: $NA
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Fattoria La Vialla 2012 Casal Duro (Toscana).
Made with 60% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, this opens with delicate
aromas of black currant, leather and toast. The
accessible palate doles out mature black cherry,
vanilla and tobacco alongside chewy tannins and
modest acidity. T. Elenteny Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $28
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Fornacelle 2013 Foglio 38 (Toscana). Made
entirely with Cabernet Franc, this displays
subtle aromas of cassis and baking spice that carry
over to the juicy palate together with bell pepper
and vanilla. Round tannins provide the approachable
framework. Drink through 2020. Tradizione
Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $60
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Guicciardini Strozzi 2012 Vignarè (Toscana).
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc and Merlot, this opens earthy aromas of game,
ripe black-skinned fruit and scorched earth. The
mature palate displays dried black cherry, prune
and leather alongside grippy tannins that leave a
firm finish. Montcalm Wine Importers. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $75
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Il Palagio 2013 Message in a Bottle (Toscana).
Made with 70% Sangiovese, 15%
Syrah and 15% Merlot, this opens with aromas of
black currant, freshly cut grass and a whiff of thyme.
The easygoing palates doles out juicy black cherry,
clove and a hint of smoke set against smooth tannins.
Enjoy soon. Maritime Wine Trading Collective.
—K.O.
abv: 13% Price: $20
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Il Palagio 2012 Sister Moon (Toscana). Made
with 45% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a restrained nose
that eventually reveals aromas of cassis, toast and
leather. The polished palate shows mature red plum,
tobacco and vanilla alongside assertive, fine-grained
tannins and somewhat soft acidity. Maritime Wine
Trading Collective. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $55
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Lornano 2012 Commendator Enrico (Toscana).
Made with 50% Sangiovese, 25%
Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens
with aromas of red cherry and vanilla. The palate
delivers red plum, tangerine and a hint of clove
alongside bracing tannins. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $39
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Luce della Vite 2013 Lamaione (Toscana).
Ripe black-skinned fruit, bell pepper, dried
herb, French oak and balsamic aromas lead the nose
on this 100% Merlot. The ripe concentrated palate
offers dried blackberry, raw cranberry, espresso,
vanilla and a confectionery note alongside firm,
grainy tannins that leave an astringent mouth-drying
finish. Give the tannins another year or two to
soften, then drink up to enjoy the remaining freshness
and fruit. Folio Fine Wine Partners. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $84
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Pagani de Marchi 2012 Olmata (Toscana). A
blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40%
Merlot and 20% Sangiovese, this offers aromas of
fragrant blue flower and sunbaked soil. The palate
delivers ripe plum, French oak and tobacco alongside
clenching tannins. Livorno Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $33
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Pietro Beconcini 2014 Maurleo (Toscana).
Made with 50% Sangiovese and 50% Malvasia
Nera, this offers aromas suggesting black plum,
underbrush and cooking spice. The palate reveals
black cherry, ground pepper and anise alongside
firm, polished tannins. Savorian Inc. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $18
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