1999 Villa Puccini Toscana

[hotwine]

Found a two-year-old note from Drew on the '97 version of this "Super Tuscan", with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, 12.5% ABV. Supermarket had a "close-out" tag on it, marking it down from $14 to $12 to $10 to $7.69; bought their remaining five bottles at that last price. A nice, "mellowed-out" Chianti of sorts, with the Merlot dampening the harshness that so often characterizes Sangiovese. Nice with Mozzarella and basil pizza.

You folks have got a lot of credibility with this kid.... you say it's a good buy, that's good enough for me. (Got any stock tips?)