This wine is a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Montepulciano grapes,
maturation took place in French oak barriques for 12 months with alcohol coming
in at 13.5%.
This wine opened up with aromas of dark plum, cherry, prune, woodsmoke, chocolate, leather and earthy notes. On the mouthfeel, medium bodied, very rustic with low acidity and dusty tannins. Interesting farmy, leathery character with mild dryness on the finish. For me, Rivera Il Falcone Riserva 2007 did not quit achieve the elegance of their 2006 vintage but it still an enjoyable and recommended wine. Score 89 points.
Purchased September 1, 2012 LCBO New Release (177295) at $22.95
This wine opened up with aromas of dark plum, cherry, prune, woodsmoke, chocolate, leather and earthy notes. On the mouthfeel, medium bodied, very rustic with low acidity and dusty tannins. Interesting farmy, leathery character with mild dryness on the finish. For me, Rivera Il Falcone Riserva 2007 did not quit achieve the elegance of their 2006 vintage but it still an enjoyable and recommended wine. Score 89 points.
Purchased September 1, 2012 LCBO New Release (177295) at $22.95
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