Podere Forte Guardiavigna 2016 (750ML)
$209.00 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
97 DE / 95 WA / 95 FS / 94 JS
Massive concentration and body, with lovely, smooth tannins supporting concentrated, dense layers of espresso, mint, prune, forest fruit jam and capsicum. A huge, gorgeous mouthful.-Decanter World Wine Awards
The biodynamic and organic 2016 Guardiavigna is recognized by its elegant black label. The wine is based on Cabernet Franc, although past vintages had varying percentages of Merlot and Petit Verdot in the blend. The wine shows a very focused and linear quality with black fruit, pencil shaving and black olive. This is a generous, full-bodied expression from Tuscany that hits all the high marks.-Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2015 Podere Forte Petrucci Anfiteatro
$219.89 (750ml) 3 – 7 days: Call/Email to Order
97 DE / 96 FS / 93 WA
Crystalline black cherry fruit on the nose with lively red apples, plums and cinnamon overtones framed by wild herbs and blood orange nuances. Very precise and focused palate with robust tannins. -Decanter World Wine Awards
Shimmering ruby colour with a garnet sheen. Appealing nose with notes of wild raspberry and blackberry, some coriander seed in the background. Bold, tightly-knit tannin on the palate, embedded in a mellow texture. Earthy, salty notes on the finish.-Falstaff
2015 Podere Forte Petrucci Melo
$219.89 (750ml) 3 – 7 days: Call/Email to Order
95 FS / 95 FB / 94 WA / 91 VM / 91 DE
Shimmering ruby with garnet reflexes. Revealing nose with lush fruit of dark cherry and damson, a touch of tobacco in the background. Plentiful, finely, meshed, very well-placed tannin, bedded in mellow texture, delicious liquorice on the finish.-Falstaff
The Podere Forte 2015 Orcia Petrucci Melo gives us a nice look back into time. Drinking beautifully right now, this aged Sangiovese has only just started to show tertiary notes of tar and licorice. Otherwise, the fruit is intact and you get plum, dried cherry and blackcurrant. The tannins are integrated into the wine's medium-weight texture, and the finish is quite open and accessible. The secret here is the high-elevation vineyard (at 526 meters above sea level) and its unique mix of limestone soils and clay. Both these factors help underline freshness. Only 2,644 bottles exist. Nice job.- Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2020 Podere Forte Petruccino
$69.89 (750ml) 3 – 7 days: Call/Email to Order
93 VM / 93 FS / 93 FB / 90 WA / 90 JS / 16.5 JR
The 2020 Petruccino is impossible to ignore—complex, with a brooding bouquet of crushed rocks giving way to dried black cherries, violet and lavender-tinged florals. This is seductive and elegant, with polished red fruits and sweet spices that swirl above a core of sour orange and zesty acidity. Red plums and hints of clove linger as the 2020 finishes gently tannic yet fresh, inviting the taster back to the glass.-Eric Guido, Vinous Media
Medium ruby red with a brightening edge. On the nose, fine aromas of sour cherry and wild strawberry are underpinned with spiced aromas of black pepper and dark chocolate. On the palate it's dense and juicy, undoubtedly fruit-driven with a good balance between acidity and tannin. .-Falstaff
2021 Podere Forte Villagio Rocca d’Orcia
$39.89 (750ml) 3 – 7 days: Call/Email to Order
91 WA / 91 JS / 90 VM / 90 FB / 16 JR
The Podere Forte 2021 Orcia Rocca d'Orcia Villaggio (made with certified organic and biodynamic Sangiovese) has a bright core of cherry fruit and wild berry that feels fresh and intact. It offers crisp aromas of tart fruit, and the bouquet is void of any over-ripeness or heaviness. In fact, this bottle has a fun and approachable personality, making it perfect for a simple dinner of pork chops and roasted potatoes.-Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
Aromas of plums, cherries and red berries follow through to a medium-bodied palate with bright red-berry flavors and lightly firm tannins. Good acidity keeps it clean and fresh. Sangiovese. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.-James Suckling
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