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another wine fr Sassicaia partner w Gianco fr Sicily

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2015. Still deep purple.black fruits w spicy+ herbs. Long finish. Somehow reminded me of something umami.main grapes carigano 60% w remaining french varirals - cab franc/ Shiraz et al. One of my fav

Nerello fr Sicily

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Palate and nose more like a stronger Pinot noir. But definitely can go v we'll w Italian dishes/ proteins

Primitivo Manduria Reserva 2017

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This is the most vintage primitivo I HV ever tasted. Quite full of tertiary flavor by now. Upon breathing for many hrs, than the riped plum/ black cherry appeared. Not my type of wine cos no primary fruits 

another outstanding Bordeaux Cru for both red and white

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Somehow I prefer the 2nd wine of Blanc . 2006 magnum red at its peak for drinking

fulmint Hungary dry

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2018 is more vibrant, apricot,lime, green grapes, lemon ( a very hot summer). 2019 resemblances a classic dry crisp Riesling 

nice Bordeaux blanc

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