It's the first Saturday of the new month, which means it's Cellar Saturday! It's the day I raid the cellar for something at least a decade in the making to share. Tonight I've opened a bottle that's been in the cellar for a while, so long in fact that I can't recall where I bought it! The 2013 Il Palagio Sister Moon Rosso Toscana seems to be a blend of Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Merlot (20%) for a classic Super Tuscan blend. Let's see how it's tasting!
The wine is a medium body, a testament to the impact of Cabernet and Merlot on the blend, with lighter garnet and a hint of amber along the edges. The nose presents aromas of black plum, rich leather and oak, interspersed with fig and rose petals. The first sip is a rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, currant and plum with a wave of tartness washing over the top before easing into some earthy notes of dusty loam, tar, tobacco and vanilla bean midpalate. The tannins are nicely integrated, providing for a long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine an 8.5, as it still exhibits more oak than I would prefer, but I think it's also aged fairly well. This wine would pair well with a range of dishes, from hearty pasta to grilled steak, branzino to summer barbecue. Tonight, I am enjoying this with my first summer grilled dish, some asada beef kabobs with onions, peppers and mushrooms served with black beans, corn and rice. Cheers!
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