On Oct 18, 8:02*pm, DaleW > wrote:
> On Oct 18, 8:11*am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
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> > I had some folk for dinner and opened four differnet Italian wines. No
> > Chianti or Brunello for some reason.
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> > 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"
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> > 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+"
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> > 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"
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> > 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"
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> It's a pity about the Franchetti, it's certainly possible to make good
> to great wines on Etna!
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Personal preference I guess. It was too "Parker" for my tastes. The
wine suffers from too much ripeness, too much oak and not enough
acidity. I like the idea just not the execution. Tasted more
California than Scicilian.