This wine is made with 100% Prugnolo gentile
(Sangiovese) with maturation taking place in large Slavonian oak casks and a
portion in small French Allier oak barrels, with alcohol coming in at 13.5%.
There is no denying the fact that this wine was
made with Sangiovese, it starts with the nose, aromas of sour cherry, plum,
currants, savoury spices, old church wood and a touch of earthy funk which
blows off after a few minutes out of the bottle. On the mouthfeel, medium
bodied, dry, soft seductive fruit, smooth texture, balanced acidity and gritty
tannins. Medium length on the finish, smooth, savoury, great flavours with a
mild dryness. Lots of finesse and charm in this old school Sangiovese, I truly
enjoyed the aromatics and its savoury personality. Nice to see a mature Vino
Nobile in our store, perfectly ready to enjoy now or over the next 2-3 years.
Strongly recommended, score 91 points.
Purchased November 21, 2012 LCBO New Release
(685180) at $24.95 (Part of November 24 NR)
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