Mazzei, Viik, Quinta do Crasto, Principiano and more

2011 Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, some leather and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, ok finish. 82

2010 Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva:

Ruby. Fruity, bit more woody nose than I remember last bottle, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, nice balance, good length. 86

2011 Alma de Almorqui Edicion Santi:

Ruby. Rich, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, good length, vanilla finish. 85

2011 Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby. Red berries, herbs behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and easy, short. 82

2010 Vina Vik Vik:

Ruby. Vanilla, spices, slight herbal note behind, scented, rose petals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, velvety texture before a bit tighter and firmer finish, long. 90

2012 Renacer Punto Final Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby. Vanilla, red berries, slightly herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, bit short. Vanilla. 82

2012 QdC Flor de Crasto:

Deep ruby. Sweet and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, sweet, ripe and easy. 80

2012 QdC Duoro Red:

Deep ruby. Vanilla and ripe dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, bit hollow finish, good length. 83

2007 Gran Feudo Vinas Viejas Reserva:

Ruby. Herbal and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit firm texture, good length. 85

2011 Domaine de la Renjarde Côtes du Rhône Villages:

Ruby. Red berries and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and skinny, refreshing, good length. 84

2010 Domaine de la Renjarde Côtes du Rhône Villages Cassagne:

Ruby. Vanilla, red berries and some herbs, rich and warm touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet. 84

2010 Allegrini Mediterra:

Ruby. Red berries, scented and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense, good length. 87

2010 Allegrini Sondraia:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, oak and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and fruity, dark berries, good length. 86

2010 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and fruity, good length. 87

2010 Allegrini La Grola:

Ruby. Vanilla, slight herbal note, dark berries and anise nose. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit oaky finish, good length. 86

2009 Allegrini Amarone:

Dark ruby. Rich, alcoholic and seet nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and alcoholic, good length. 88

2008 Fernando Principiano Barolo Ravera:

Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, tar and some roses nose, rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and refreshing palate, good length. 88

2006 Fernando Principiano Barolo Boscareto:

Ruby, garnet rim. Rich, alcoholic, anise, scented and ripe nose. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, lots of structure, less fruit to back it up, good length. 88