Tasting notes:

Fragrant nose of black cherry, earth, and mushrooms
Minerals and more cherry on the palate
Finish tapers nicely with cocoa, spices, and earth

Prior vintages of that wine have always tasted good. There’s no mistaking the usual Sangiovese tartness layered with Tuscan earthiness and charm. With the 2003 however, there’s more depth and rich layers than I remember in other years. It’s a very nice wine.

I found a rare magnum of that wine at a liquor store in the North End neighborhood of Boston. The price was $35. After putting together a special menu, we invited good friends by who visited Vignamaggio with us years ago. It was fun to pop the cork.

Raise a glass!

Original post by NW