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Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala ‘Bramito del Cervo’ Chardonnay 2023, Umbria IGT, Italy

04 Saturday Jul 2026

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$18, 5 stars, 90 points, chardonnay, Italy, umbria, VWTC


We opened the 44th virtual wine tasting with this delicious Italian Chardonnay.  I like the style- unoaked, no MLF…. purity of fruit driven.  Pale straw colored low viscosity (12.5% ABV), it had medium intensity aromas of peach, green apples, citrus, white flower, stone fruit, and pineapple.  High in acidity, it had a medium (-) body that was refreshing, versus cloying.  The palate had lanolin, stone fruit, citrus, lemon, bitter lime and concluded in a long finish.  We tasted the same wine at room temp and found the aroma to be a bit more intense.  This time around- caramel apple, less citrus driven, lower acidity with a heavier body.  Bigger flavor intensity, less citrus on the palate and hints of butter with a shorter finish.  I scored the wine 90 points on a technical scale and on our tasting sheet- 17 for the chilled and 14 for the room temp.  5 stars from me for the $18 price point.  Drink over the short term.  Salut….

Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala 'Bramito del Cervo' Chardonnay

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Villa Mora Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2014, Umbria, Italy

15 Saturday Mar 2025

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$35, 4 stars, 91 points, Italy, montefalco, sagrantino, umbria


Deep garnet colored with a copper highlight, slight staining, and high viscosity (15% ABV).  The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of brambleberry, black cherry, roasted licorice, eucalyptus, singed alder, smoky dried herbs, vanilla, coffee, and old railroad ties.  The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity, a medium body and high tannins that grip.  The flavors are somewhat muted by the aggressive tannins which are stripping the enamel off my teeth.  I do finally coax black berries, black cherry and a myriad of oak nuances- coffee, vanilla, smoke, etc.  The high alcohol is well masked and the balance (apart from the tannins) is very nice.  I will aerate the rest of the bottle for a smoother sip.  I reckon this wine has quite a bit of life left and should cellar nicely till 2035.  I’m going with 91 points for this $35 bottle, making it a 4 star wine to pair with juicy steaks, pasta or grilled game.  Salut….

Villa Mora Montefalco Sagrantino

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