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Community Tasting Notes (average 81 pts. and median of 81 pts. in 1 note)

Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate.

Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 88 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>