Toccata Sangiovese

Still quite good. Decanted this bottle about a half-hour before pouring, and didn't notice the astringency quite as much. Still not much nose, just a faint hint of spice, but the good fruit remains. Paired well this time with inexpensive carryout Italian.

N: Closed; Notes of spice with overtones of cherries? P: Med body; Almost swtish cherry frt on the front, lingering nicely, though seemingly drying on the finish. (Flavors quite like the N.) Addendum: At least with respect to the N, I probably should have decanted as I'd suggested doing in my TN of 7/1/2016.

Private Preserve after Day 1 N: Closed (poss faded?); Some roses? A touch of spice? P: LM, poss Med, body; Almost swtish frt on the finish, though with notes of acidity; Lingering, pleasant (albeit poss slightly oxidized?) finish. // Day 2: No significant differences Addendum: Also tasted on 3/1, 7/1, & 12/17/16.

Feels like it's still holding its own. Did notice some astringency at the start, but seems to have softened while sitting in the decanter (and glasses.) Still getting nice dark fruit.

Drunk over 2 days. P 'n P'd day 1: NO nose, only the briefest sensation of fruit, QUICKLY morphing into an astringent finish. However, by Day 2 more fruit was showing -- & though still present, the astringency had GREATLY resolved. Therefore: 1) We'll decant at LEAST the next of our remaining 2 bottles; 2) We're looking to drink both sooner rather than later as I'm guessing this is on the decline.

N: Closed/muted aromas of rasps, poss strawberries, & some floral; A touch of orange peel? P: Med, poss LM body; Balanced, excellent length with palate cleansing acidity in an austere, food friendly style which mitigates the sense of astringency on the finish. Day 2 N: Imagine a blend of crans/rasps/oranges; Still not all that open. Day 2 P: LM, somewhat swtish frt upfront. Still somewhat astringent on the finish, though NOT an issue with food.

Had it with parmigiana-style chicken, (with a sauce heavy on garlic) and it paired quite nicely. Bright and spicy, lots of dark berry flavor.

Solid pop and pour pizza wine. Tried with sashimi and found it somewhat tart -- did not handle the wasabi well.