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jaimetown

DC area

Wine Labeler
Posts:3503

02/18/2004 3:55 PM
I made Osso Bucco (futronic's great recipe) and mushroom risotto this weekend and decided to open a very nice wine to celebrate my big foray into Italian cooking. The first night I opened a Sandrone Barolo and the second night with leftovers, had a Super-Tuscan. Here are my notes: Sandrone 1998 Barolo Le Vigne ($80) I opened this bottle around 3 pm without any decanting and had most of the bottle about 6 hours later. A brilliant ruby color with a little bit of brownish tinges on the edges. Layers of dark cherries on the nose with hints of cinnamon, brown sugar and other spices packed in tightly. The aromatics were very complex and pleasing, but kind of muted - like listening to great music on the stereo at a very-low volume. Medium-bodied, it is very pure in flavor and texture. Comparisons to a very fine Burgundy would be appropriate as it has all the silkiness and elegance of a great Pinot Noir. I caught this wine in it's adolescence, but it shows great promise for the future. 91 points now, but surely a higher score a few years down the road. I'm opening my next bottle in 2007. Ananda 2001 Rosso di Toscana ($30) I was told that this is a new Super-Tuscan made by the winemaker from Tignanello. 70% Sangiovese with 30% Merlot (or Cabernet, I forget which). Dark ruby color with a purple-ish tinge. Aromas of black cherries along with very fine dark cholocate jump from the glass. On the palate, a smooth-textured and fruit-driven wine with medium body. Would like more complexity and a longer finish, as it is a little primary right now. Good with food, but about $10 over-priced at $30. 88 points.

DJ Hombre

Napa Valley, California

Barrel Filler
Posts:1366

02/18/2004 4:48 PM
jamie thanks for posting notes on the `98 Sandrone! I have a magnum that I can't wait to mature.

DdB

Barrel Filler
Posts:1452

02/18/2004 6:22 PM
Jaime - thanks for the notes on the Le Vigne. 2007 or later for my bottles it is!

futronic

Toronto, Canada

Wine Bottler
Posts:3214

02/18/2004 7:12 PM
I don't know what the 1998 Sandrone Le Vigne Barolo will be going for when it's released in Ontario, but if the previous vintage was any indication - it'll be a lot. The 1997 Le Vigne sold for $249CAD a bottle. The LCBO can stuff it at that price.

Bradley Molzen User is Offline

Bayonne, NJ

Wine Lover
Posts:4990

02/20/2004 3:48 AM
Oh yea... the Sandrone Le vigne is awesome.... but..... wow.. really needs time... hours of decanting if you open one now.

If you drink wine, you get smarter....

Blair Ridley User is Offline

Wine Labeler
Posts:3980

02/20/2004 2:10 PM
Agreed. Rev brought the '98 Sandrone Le Vigne to dinner quite a while ago and it was spectactular. It changed my views on Barolo in general to the point that I now look to add some to my cellar. Incredible stuff. (thanks again Rev)! ---- have any more?