2009 Azienda Santa Barbara ‘Vigna San Bartolo’ Montepulciano, Rosso Piceno, Italy
Luscious bing cherry and crisp honeysuckle apple notes dominate the fruit-forward profile of this light but curvacious and comforting red Italian. Potable and adaptable to many dishes, it’s an easy-going table wine that dares to strike serious chords, with tasty length and hardly any greenness, which is surprising given its age.
MSRP (February 2012): $13
Rating: 88
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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