2018 Podere Giodo La Quinta

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WS 93 VN 90
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, July 2020

A pretty red with density and richness, offering cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors, as well as hazelnuts. Yet, it’s tight and so fine and focused. Very polished tannins run the length of the palate. Drink or hold.
WS 93

Wine Spectator, October 2020

Exhibits a strong Sangiovese character, with cherry, earth, iron and leather aromas and flavors. Solidly built and nicely balanced, leaving an aftertaste of savory cherry, iron and tobacco accents. Sangiovese. Drink now...
VN 90

Vinous, June 2020

The 2018 Giodo La Quinta shows depths of dark red fruits on the nose, as black cherry evolves into raspberry and, finally, strawberry, offset by notes of dusty rose, leather and cedar shavings. On the palate, silky...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 11%
Closure Screw Cap

The 2018 Podere Giodo La Quinta Sangiovese is a red wine produced in Tuscany, Italy. It is crafted by the renowned Podere Giodo winery and is sealed with a screw cap. With an alcohol content of 11.0%, this Sangiovese offers a nuanced and balanced tasting experience.

Wine Spectator rates this wine at 93 points, highlighting its "strong Sangiovese character" and noting the presence of "cherry, earth, iron and leather aromas and flavors." The review commends its solid structure and balance, leaving an aftertaste imbued with "savory cherry, iron and tobacco accents." This publication suggests the wine is best consumed between now and 2028, emphasizing its longevity and aging potential. Wine Spectator also mentions the limited availability, with 835 cases produced and 300 cases imported.

Vinous gives the 2018 La Quinta a 90-point score. Reviewer Eric Guido describes the wine’s nose as showcasing "depths of dark red fruits" that transition from black cherry to raspberry and finally strawberry, complemented by "notes of dusty rose, leather and cedar shavings." On the palate, Guido notes "silky textures" that blend sweet and savory expressions, enhanced by "salty minerals and vibrant acids." The finish is described as "long and perfumed," indicating a lasting impression.

James Suckling provides the highest accolade with a 94-point rating. He describes the wine as "a pretty red with density and richness," featuring "cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors, as well as hazelnuts." The review underscores the wine's "tight and so fine and focused" profile, with "very polished tannins" that extend across the palate. Suckling suggests the wine can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.

In summary, the 2018 Podere Giodo La Quinta Sangiovese is highly regarded across multiple reviews for its complexity, balance, and aging potential. With its rich fruit profile and refined tannins, it stands out as a noteworthy Sangiovese from Tuscany.