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Villa Puccini Toscana 2015


Nice cranberry jelly hue with aromas of lighter "musty" cherry (musty in a good way not a bad way).  A somewhat classic Tuscan aroma at 6:00 position of the glass has a daffodil like fragrance. Savory spices at the rim.

Palate--Whoa--First impression is acidic with chewy tannins and an austere presentation. More cherry mid-palate with a very subtle fennel finish.

I will be having this with homemade spaghetti and will clearly reveal what the real assessment of this wine is.  Right now at its age it is on the bubble as far as I am concerned.  It may very well surprise though with a little more breathing and served with food.  We shall see...

Update--Yup!  With my dinner this was a really nice example of Tuscany's forté and a delicious $12 wine with my spaghetti so raise a glass!

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