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Stickybeak Toscana – A Tasty Tuscan

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 10, 2016

2011-Stickybeak-Toscana
Solid Sangiovese from Stickybeak.

85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy.

SRP of $20 and available for around $19. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars. Sample submitted for review.

From the bottle:

“Becco Appiccicoso – Italian for ‘Stickybeak’, Australian slang for a ‘busybody’ or ‘nosey neighbor’. As a verb: to have a look, to investigate. By chance we met famed Tuscan-based Alberto Antonini in his Victoria, Australia vineyard and, recognizing a kindred spirit, soon after flew to Italy to have a ‘stickybeak’ at his 40-year old Cerreto Guidi vineyards. The wine you hold cements our partnership – a generous yet structured blend of mature vine Sangiovese and Merlot with a dollop of spicy Syrah from nearby Maremma.

13.0% Alcohol”

The 2011 Stickybeak Toscana begins with the signature Sangiovese sour cherry notes along with a little vanilla and mint. Tasting the wine reveals lots of tart cherry, some cola and really nice dried herbs. This wine is probably still a bit young, but quite good already and the Merlot and Syrah make for a tasty blend. Thanks to good acidity this wine will be fairly food flexible as well. It ends with more tart cherry and good length.

See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


Taste Rating: 9             Cost Rating: 2
Overall Rating: 7.3

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Published: February 10, 2014 Filed Under: Italy, Sangiovese

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