Kind of a TN: Falesco 2002 Vitiano

have you done that side-by-side comparison yet?!

Thanks for reminding me haggis: no, I haven't. I have the three bottles at home now, and open them either this weekend or sometime next week. Sorry about the delay!

I look forward to your report!

Just curious: has another forum member tried the 2002 yet? The '00 was somewhat popular, the '01 recieved rather mixed reviews (even more than the '00; I recall a lot of talk about bottle variation), but haven't seen another TN on the '02, not even in a "what are you drinking -this month-" thread.

I think central Italy was just soaked in 2002 that people are staying away in general from the vintage. Unless somthing gets wildly recomeended and is a good price, I don't see myself buying any 2002 wines from Italy. There are lots of decent QPR 2001's (and earlier) still on the shelf here

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The '02 is available here but I haven't bought any for the reasons TuaRita stated. I'm much more likely to give one a try now that you have given it a positive note Stevie. I'll add it to my shopping list and post results.

I've opened 3 bottles over the past couple months. First bottle opened well but faded fast. Second faded even quicker; the third was similar to the first, and half the bottle is still sitting in my wine cooler.

I believe there are many decent RdM's out there in this price range that are better. I have been surprised at how many 2002's are better than I anticipated, probably because so many of the BdM grapes were added to these in such a sub-par year.

Antinori didn't even bottle their Tignanello for 2002 it was so lean.

Have to agree with Louzarius on this one.
My 14 year old daughter is hosting a Halloween party upstairs, so I am bunkered in my den (with plenty of ordinance should the boys get out of hand) and am imbiding as I type.

Upon opening, it seemed to me much more harmonius than the '01, though less fruit showing. This is paired with some roasted/salted pumpkin seeds.
After an hour (not decanted) it really is fading fast. After opening it seemed like this was going to be another winner like the '00, showing lots of black cherry and sweet oak, but now it's starting to become a little astringent (note: I haven't stopped drinking it, though), the fruit is almost completely gone, and it has an extremely short finish. Unfortunate. I won't be buying any more. My score: 80

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
...showing lots of black cherry and sweet oak, but now it's starting to become a little astringent (note: I haven't stopped drinking it, though), the fruit is almost completely gone, and it has an extremely short finish. Unfortunate. I won't be buying any more. My score: 80

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I've noticed this astringency, too, with the '01. I've never finished a bottle of this. I bought a case and am thankfully done with them. I'd go a little higher than 80pts... maybe 83, but that's about it.

I know I sound like a broken record, but...

I just don't get the hype with this wine. I've liked a few... I've disliked more than a few. Bottle variation...

Supposedly the 2003 is better. Has anybody even seen this on the shelf yet or tried one?

WN

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Originally posted by Wine Nightly:
Supposedly the 2003 is better. Has anybody even seen this on the shelf yet or tried one? WN

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Yep. Very similar to the other vintages for me; starts off pretty well then fades fast. Ok but nothing great IMO.