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Vestini Campagnano, Le Ortole, Pallagrello Bianco, Campania, Italy, 2005
Grapes: Pallagrello Bianco
appearance - bright and clear
color - yellow
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - slight burnt wood.
fruit/floral - faint fruit.
earth/spice - paper bags.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - .
price - $35.99.
serving notes: wine was oxidixed.
Sella and Mosca, Riserva, Cannonau di Sardegna, Sandenia, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Sangiovese
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - dark fruit, black berries, plums.
earth/spice - licorice, black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $19.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.
Vecchie Terre di Montefili, Anfiteatro, Tuscany, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Sangiovese
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - sour cherries, black cherries.
earth/spice - briary, licorice, black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - firm.
price - $65.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. This wine would benefit from additional aging.
Vecchie Terre di Montefili, Bruno di Rocca, Tuscany, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Sangiovese 40%
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - plum, black cherries, dark berries.
earth/spice - mineral, licorice, black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - firm.
price - $45.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.
