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Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

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Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

Dark garnet color. Nose of smoke, black berries, leather, spices and oak. Palate of black berries, spices and leather, then a hint of greens and oak. A little dry on the finish due to the tannins, the wine is enjoyable, especially after some air and is clearly better with food. Very good+ (90)

Blend of merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, sangiovese and cabernet franc. Aged for a total of 48 months in oak barrels and bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 15%

Available at the SAQ for 37,25$ (Code SAQ : 11546965)

Tenuta Poggio Verrano’s website: poggioverrano.it

Represented in Québec by Connexion Oenophilia: oenophilia.ca

Sample proposed by the AQAVBS

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

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Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Foggy ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, spices and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is fruit, good acidity, just a touch of bitteness on the finish, a great drinkability and that special twit that some Italian have (despite the not so traditionnal blend) this freshness… that calls for food! Very good (89)

Blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Carignan and 30% d‘Alicante Bouschet. 1L bottle size. Aged 6 months in concrete tanks. Certified organic. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 24,75$ (Code SAQ : 12767532)

Represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

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Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Dense ruby color. Nose of red berries, spices, earth and flowers, it’s fresh and inviting. Good acidity on the palate with slightly sour red berry flavors (cranberries, cherries), sweet spices and a touch of earth. This is the kind of wine that successfully delivers great pairing during meals, especially at that price! Very good (89)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

CUrrentrly available on pre-order from the SAQ’s website, but will be sold in store beginning August 11th for 15,15$ (Code SAQ : 12898305)

Donna Laura’s website: donnalaurawines.com

L’Enoteca di Moreno De Marchi is the agency that represents them in Quebec: lenoteca.ca

Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013

Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013

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Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013 

Medium garnet color. Nose of cherries, earth, old wood and spices. A little more dark and serious on the palate when compared to the nose, this wine still offers beautiful flavors of berries from which the cherry is the clear leader, then tobacco, spices and oak wich a classy and long finish. Please bring me a steak and then we will have a great pairing! Very good (89)

Made of 80% Sangiovese and a total of 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,55$ (Code SAQ : 10503963)

Brancaia’s website: brancaia.com

Sample proposed by Trialto / Réserve et Sélection: trialto.com

My tasting note on the 2012 vintage of this wine: Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2012

Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012

Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012

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Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012 

Produced as an IGT because it is not allowed into the Bolgheri appellation where the vines grows to do a wine from a single varietal.

Very dark cherry color. Nose with luscious and pretty oak notes, then the fruit, spices, dry herbs and the green bell pepper. So great on the palate, it’s tasty, young, the oak is there but all balanced with a long mineral finish. Great structure, acidity and even freshness! Again the grape variety shows, but there is also a difference coming from the origin of the wine and the place where the vines grows. Superb (93)

Made of 100% de Cabernet Franc. Aged 20 months in oak barrels, 75% being new. Alcohol level of 14,5%

This vintage will soon be available at the SAQ for 99,00$ (Code SAQ : 12640224)

Le Macchiole’ website: lemacchiole.it

Trialto / Réserve & Sélection is the agency that represents them in Québec: trialto.com

Sample proposed by a producer’s representative.

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

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Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

Dark garnet color. Powerful nose of black berries, smoke, earth, spices and oak notes. It’s deep and complex. Silky mouthfeel that completely coats the palate with its fruit flavors, spices, rich oak notes, but balanced and fine with is impressive. So long and tasty finish. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Superb (92)

From a 375ml bottle. Made of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Individual fermentation of grape varieties in small oak barrels. After the wine is blended, it is aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ (Code SAQ : 10547245)

Marchesi Antonori’s website : antinori.it

Represented in Québec by : markanthony.com

San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

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San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

Medium ruby color. Nose of cherries, dry herbs, dry fruits and leather. On the palate it’s an explosion of Morello cherries! A bit dry on the finish, this wine stays on the light side and fun to drink without being flabby. Table friendly wine that will pair well with pasta and/or anything tomato dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Sangiovese (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot (30%). Certified Organic. Aged in cement and stainless steel tanks (about 70% of the wine), the other part see oak for4 to 12 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 14,70$ (Code SAQ :  12592832)

Producer website : sanfabianocalcinaia.it

Represented in Québec by : enoteca.ca