On Oct 18, 8:11*am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> I had some folk for dinner and opened four differnet Italian wines. No
> Chianti or Brunello for some reason.
>
> 2006 Franchetti-This is a wine from Mt Etna made in a very modern
> style. *A blend of Petite Verdo and Cesanese the wine is deep purple
> in the glass, almost violet. *Super concentrated plenty of cassis and
> blueberry with leather and oak notes. "B"
>
> 2003 Tenuta di Trinoro Toscana-This Bordeaux blend is made by the same
> folks who make Franchetti. *A Cab based blend from southern Tuscany.
> Ripe, oaky and jammy. *NOt my style especially for an Italian wine.
> Low acid, soft tannins a bit too flabby for me. "C+"
>
> 1999 Masseto-100% merlot. *Incredible intensity and complexity.
> Exotic nose of spices and black fruits. *blackberry and currants on
> the palate with cedar and spice on the finish. *Still young and fresh.
> "A"
>
> 1997 Gaja Langhe Sori San Lorenzo-Pale red in the glass. *Effusive
> nose typical of nebbiolo with tar and tea notes with plenty of dark
> berry. *Powerful on the palate. *Earthy, mineral driven with plenty
> of *ripe blackberry. *"A"

It's a pity about the Franchetti, it's certainly possible to make good
to great wines on Etna!
Thanks for notes