More Remembrances from Tuscany in 2015

On tap for this evening with pizza cooked in an outdoor oven and summer truffles. 




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The incredible deals on great Baroli in the Enoteca's here (compared to US prices) make it impossible to resist purchasing !
5 hours of slow-o yesterday on this '04 Cascina Francia.  Put the cork back and then full decant today with a few more hours of aeration.  An amazing wine.  The thing that impresses about Cascina Francia is the purity and depth of fruit, IMO. Perhaps over-used terms but they succinctly apply here.
Still a baby, but if you give it enough air, it will definitely delight. Holy smokes, what an incredibly contemplative wine.... such a special treat....
Still a bit left over for day 3 perspective tomorrow  :) 



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.... highly recommend Villa Montecastelli and the wonderful hospitality provided by owner, Jens Schmidt, who is also an incredible cook. Optimal combination of luxury and working farm... (olive oil and unbelievably good pork). Jens harvested a suckling pig yesterday and butchered it onsite today.... the most amazing roast pig I've ever had.  He also imports Parusso into the US... 

Villa Montecastelli video and website:
https://youtu.be/SUTtFIB23cM

https://www.montecastelli.com/home/

The Giacosa Santo Stefano was excellent.  Did 4 hours slow-o.  Still on the early cusp of its drinking window.

Had a 2009 Vin Santo today that was off the charts delicious.

The '09 Il Marroneto Brunello was drinking deliciously well and paired perfectly with the roast pig. 

'11 Parusso  Barolo Le Coste di Monforte was ridiculously approachable and stunningly good. Parusso works magic using whole cluster.

As a side note, I had the best fresh pasta and truffle dish at a small local place in Gaiole for lunch.... sublime.... 





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