Monte Antico Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2009

Ratings on Delectable

Tom Burke

WS thought this 2009 vintage was one of the 100 best of the year. I have had many bottles. I want to like it but...the tannins are over the top. I think I've bought my last bottle. Here's an update. Opened the last bottle last night and decided to try to tame the tannins by decanting. Voila, within 30 minutes the effect went from harsh to drinkable. That's worth a few adjustments to the right of the decimal.

WS thought this 2009 vintage was one of the 100 best of the year. I have had many bottles. I want to like it but...the tannins are over the top. I think I've bought my last bottle. Here's an update. Opened the last bottle last night and decided to try to tame the tannins by decanting. Voila, within 30 minutes the effect went from harsh to drinkable. That's worth a few adjustments to the right of the decimal.

8.2

Matt Ward Delectable Pro

This is brilliant value for money. Soft and mouth-filling, very approachable with good structure.

This is brilliant value for money. Soft and mouth-filling, very approachable with good structure.

8.9

Stephen Becker Delectable Pro

Cherry-red pearls lie under lace; violet sky slinks past window glass.

Cherry-red pearls lie under lace; violet sky slinks past window glass.

9.3

Noah Wisnia

A little dry but flavorful

A little dry but flavorful

8.7

Sharon B Delectable Pro

A little dryer than I would normally drink. A blend of Sangiovese, cab and merlot

A little dryer than I would normally drink. A blend of Sangiovese, cab and merlot

8.2

Paul Masson Delectable Pro

Imported by Empson. The affordable Super Tuscan. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cab, 5% Merlot.

Imported by Empson. The affordable Super Tuscan. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cab, 5% Merlot.

8.3

Dale Cruse Delectable Pro

Oaky oak.

Oaky oak.

7.5

Greg Giere Delectable Pro

From 3L #sizedoesmatter

From 3L #sizedoesmatter

William M Jurcsak

Smooth, slightly jammy red that paired well with venison back strap done with an oregano, garlic and juniper berry rub. Bottle continues on to dessert of banana/coconut/dark chocolate 3 ingredient cookie. Enjoyed Thanksgiving 2017. Would definitely buy again. Found this gem when organizing my wine racks and dang glad I did.

Smooth, slightly jammy red that paired well with venison back strap done with an oregano, garlic and juniper berry rub. Bottle continues on to dessert of banana/coconut/dark chocolate 3 ingredient cookie. Enjoyed Thanksgiving 2017. Would definitely buy again. Found this gem when organizing my wine racks and dang glad I did.

8.2

Cameron Etezadi

Strong tannins and ripe cherries on an inky black and full bodied Sangiovese.

Strong tannins and ripe cherries on an inky black and full bodied Sangiovese.

8.5

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    Washington D.C., DC 20002

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    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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