I'll admit this first wine probably deserves more space than I'm going to give it, because the 2000 Ciacci Piccolomini Fabius Sant'Antimo was incredible. Ciacci is best known for their Brunellos, but they also make a couple of other international styled wines, one of which is this Sant'Antimo. The Fabius is 100% Syrah, and is a great example of how this international varietal can reach great heights in Italy. I absolutely loved this wine, and would love to get more of other vintages. It had aged quite well, and in my opinion was at an optimal point in its life. I really, really recommend this wine.
The other Italian was also from Tuscany, but this time it was a blend. The 2004 Brancaia Tre is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet and from an exceptional vintage. This IGT Toscana is the entry-level wine from this producer and is a decent price that delivers some great quality. We got to taste the entire Brancaia lineup at Vinitaly, and they are making great wines all around. The Tre allows anyone to try their wines without spending too much.
I'll have one last catch-up entry coming soon that will detail the wines drank this past weekend when Loudoun came to visit for the UVa-GT football game. Needless to say, there were some good treats pulled from the cellar, especially to celebrate the big UVa win Saturday night.
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