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Poggio Mandorlo 2009 Red (Toscana). Made
from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this has
subtle aromas of black-skinned fruit, graphite and
cedar. The dense rather evolved palate offers dried
plum, coffee and vanilla alongside bracing tannins.
Give the tannins another year or two to soften, then
drink and enjoy the remaining freshness. Matchvino.
—K.O.
abv: 14.5%
Price: $NA
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Poggio Mandorlo 2009 Le Ombre (Toscana).
Made with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and
Sangiovese, this offers subtle aromas of dried black
cherry, mocha and cedar. The firm mature palate
offers black currant, espresso and tobacco alongside
smooth tannins. Matchvino. —K.O.
abv: 14.5%
Price: $NA
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Poggioventoso 2012 Fuochi (Toscana).
Made with 85% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
and the remaining 5% divided between Cabernet
Sauvignon and Sangiovese, this opens with delicate
aromas of cedar, exotic spice and pine resin. The
palate delivers licorice and blueberry jam alongside
bracing tannins. Vias Imports. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $33
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Rocca delle Macìe 2013 Sasyr (Toscana).
This soft, easygoing blend of 60% Sangiovese
and 40% Syrah doles out juicy blackberry,
white pepper and clove. The aromas carry on to the
fruity palate alongside supple tannins. Enjoy soon.
Palm Bay International. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $17
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Sangervasio 2011 I Renai (Toscana). Made
entirely with Merlot, the shy nose eventually
reveals whiffs of violet and clove. The mediumbodied
palate offers prune, vanilla and French oak
alongside chewy tannins and rather modest acidity.
Artisanal Cellars. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $45
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Sangervasio 2010 A Sirio (Toscana). Made
with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon, the nose reveals aromas of black cherry
and leather. The concentrated palate displays red
plum and a touch of anise alongside somewhat
evolved but still mouth-puckering tannins. Artisanal
Cellars. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $45
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Sangervasio 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Toscana).
Made entirely with Cabernet Sauvignon,
this mature wine opens with subtle aromas
of black currant and ginger. The palate has reached
its ideal drinking window, doling out black cherry,
cedar and vanilla alongside smooth tannins. Drink
soon to capture the remaining freshness. Artisanal
Cellars. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $62
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Sator 2015 Sileno (Toscana). Made entirely
with Ciliegiolo, this opens with aromas of
red berry, violet and allspice, while the approachable
palate doles out morello cherry, raspberry and baking
spice. Supple tannins and fresh acidity provide
balance. Drink soon to enjoy the juicy fruit flavors.
Lyra Wine. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $30
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Scaranto 2013 Red (Toscana). Made with
80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 10%
Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with subtle aromas
of red berry and leather. The smooth palate doles
out mature black cherry and clove alongside chewy
tannins. Holiday Beverage. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $35
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Tenuta degli Dei 2013 Cavalli (Toscana).
Made with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35%
Petit Verdot and 15% Cabernet Franc, this opens
with aromas of bell pepper, violet and a whiff of
graphite. The concentrated palate gives raspberry
and black olive alongside teeth-coating tannins. HP
Selections. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $60
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Tenuta Poggio Rosso 2013 Velthune (Toscana).
Made entirely with Cabernet Sauvignon,
this has a subdued nose, eventually revealing
aromas of black-skinned fruit and baking spice. The
robust palate offers French oak, vanilla and a hint
of cedar alongside rounded tannins. Vine to Glass.
—K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $40
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Tenuta Sette Cieli 2014 Yantra (Toscana).
Aromas of blueberry, baking spice and a
whiff of leather lead the nose of this blend of 60%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The firm palate
offers black plum, raspberry and black pepper
alongside smooth tannins. It finishes on a note of
mouth-puckering sour cherry. Wilson Daniels Ltd.
—K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $24
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Terre di Talamo 2012 PerCecco (Toscana).
Made entirely with Petit Verdot, this opens
with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit and cooking
spices. The straightforward palate shows black
currant, vanilla and nutmeg alongside firm tannins.
Enjoy soon. Michelangelo Selections. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $35
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Tolaini 2011 Valdisanti (Toscana). Made
with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese
and 5% Cabernet Franc, this opens with
aromas of black currant and a whiff of brown spice.
The palate doles out blackberry jam, clove and a
toasted note alongside gripping tannins that leave a
firm finish. Banville Wine Merchants. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $40
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Ziobaffa 2015 Red (Toscana). Made with
80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah, this has
aromas of red berry and green tea leaf. The scents
carry over to the fresh palate, along with black currant,
cinnamon and white pepper. Supple tannins
support the juicy flavors. Mission Wine Company.
—K.O.
abv: 12.5% Price: $22
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Agrisole 2013 Malvasia Nera (Toscana).
Made entirely with Malvasia Nera, this
opens with aromas of black cherry, ground pepper
and cocoa that carry over to the straightforward
palate. Close-grained tannins grip the finish. RWK
Imports. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $35
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Agrisole 2013 Sangiovese (Toscana). Made
entirely with Sangiovese, this opens with
delicate aromas of black cherry and clove that continue
to the no-frills palate together with a hint of
white pepper. Firm tannins provide support. RWK
Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $38
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Altesino 2014 Rosso (Toscana). Delicate aromas
of red cherry and forest floor lead the
way on this straightforward red. With a blend of
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon,
the easygoing palate offers red raspberry and
clove alongside bright acidity. Leonardo LoCascio
Selections–The Winebow Group. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $20
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Argiano 2014 Non Confonditur (Toscana).
Made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Syrah and Sangiovese, this opens with aromas of
black currant, toast and graphite. The straightforward
palate delivers wild cherry, espresso and anise
alongside chewy, rather astringent tannins. Vias
Imports. —K.O.
abv: 13.5%
Price: $NA
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Brancaia 2014 Tre (Toscana). With Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon added to 80% Sangiovese,
this wine has a restrained nose that eventually
reveals black-skinned fruit and charred earth.
The straightforward palate offers berry, clove and a
confectionery note alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy
soon. E & J Gallo. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $23
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Brancaia 2013 Tre (Toscana). A blend of
80% Sangiovese with the remaining made
up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this opens
with aromas of black-skinned fruit and espresso.
The straightforward palate offers black plum and
clove alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. E & J
Gallo. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $23
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Caiarossa 2012 Pergolaia (Toscana). Made
with 90% Sangiovese, 4% Petit Verdot,
3% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has
restrained aromas recalling mature black-skinned
fruit and leather. The approachable palate delivers
ripe plum and cedar alongside smooth tannins. Lyra
Wine. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $25
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