2006 Monte Antico Toscana IGT
Vineyard: Castello di Monte Antico
Price: $8.99- $11.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red
Region: Italy
Other Vintages: 2004 2003 2001 2000
Drink By 2015
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Deep ruby color w/garnet hues; elegant bouquet: leather, black cherries, licorice + plums; medium to full palate where ripe red fruit, gout de terroir, subtle notes of vanilla + violets harmonize and linger, interlacing w/the soft tannins + silky texture. Firm backbone, ideal balance.
Expert Reviews
  • Wine Buyer
    Dark ruby in color, its bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on the medium to full-bodied palate - round, spicy, elegant, attractively fruity.
User Tasting Note
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  • Maznoc
    Meh. Acidic and thin. Not good alone; good with cheese. <br/><br/>This wine is fairly acidic and thin, despite the additions of the Merlot and Cab. It does pair very nicely with strong cheese - and I imagine it would work very well with roasted or grilled meats - but it is too sharp and bland to enjoy on its own. For the price its a nice wine - but spend a few more bucks (literally) and you can do much better. Dont believe the "earthy and spicy" tag - this is neither<br/><br/>Not going to get it again.
  • bslk
    nice bouquet upon opening. warm yeast like scent. nice initial flavor, weak finish. very drinkable lacks complexity
  • Fellow Drync'r
    heavy wine. really opens up once it's had a chance to breath for a while.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    would buy again at right price good not great.
  • gregcig
    good with chicken and cheese
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Recommended by server at Biga
  • gberges
    WS90. Mild oak. Tasty.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    very good and smooth
  • mbridwell
    Great value.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    fruity.