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Triacca

Lombardy (Italy)


Wines Reviewed: 22
Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Bello Stento 2005 Chianti Classico Bello Stento 2005
Chianti Classico La Palaia 2004 Chianti Classico La Palaia 2004
Chianti Classico Riserva La Madonnina 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva La Madonnina 2004
Del Frate 2003 Del Frate 2003
Del Frate 2004 Del Frate 2004
Il Mandorlo 2004 Il Mandorlo 2004
La Contea 2005 La Contea 2005
La Contea 2006 La Contea 2006
San Bartolomeo 2006 San Bartolomeo 2006
Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2001 Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2001
Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2002 Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2002
Valtellina Sforzato 1999 Valtellina Sforzato 1999
Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 1999 Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 1999
Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2001 Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2001
Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2002 Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2002
Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 1998 Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 1998
Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2000 Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2000
Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2001 Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2001
Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2002 Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2002
Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2003 Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2003
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere 2004
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere Poderuccio 2003 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere Poderuccio 2003


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  Chianti Classico Bello Stento 2005, Triacca (Italy)  

Chianti Classico Bello Stento 2005

Triacca (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✭

Chianti Classico (Tuscany) Chianti Classico Bello Stento shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, raspberry and cyclamen followed by aromas of violet, juniper and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.2%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 17 °C
(62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Chianti Classico La Palaia 2004, Triacca (Italy)

Chianti Classico La Palaia 2004

Triacca (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico (Tuscany) Chianti Classico La Palaia shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, juniper and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 8 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Chianti Classico Riserva La Madonnina 2004, Triacca (Italy)

Chianti Classico Riserva La Madonnina 2004

Triacca (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico (Tuscany) Chianti Classico Riserva La Madonnina shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, carob, vanilla, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Chianti Classico Riserva ages for 2 years in cask.

Alcohol: 13.8%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Del Frate 2003, Triacca (Italy)

Del Frate 2003

Triacca (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

(Lombardy) Del Frate shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach, apple and honey followed by aromas of apricot, pineapple, hawthorn, date, litchi, elder and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, apple and honey. Del Frate ages for 8-9 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Mushrooms soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass Bodied and Mature White Wines 12 °C
(53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

October 2006


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  Del Frate 2004, Triacca (Italy)  

Del Frate 2004

Triacca (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧✭

(Lombardy) Del Frate shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, peach and honey followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, litchi, pear and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, peach and honey. Del Frate ages for 8-9 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Mushrooms soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass Bodied and Mature White Wines 12 °C
(53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

June 2007


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  Il Mandorlo 2004, Triacca (Italy)

Il Mandorlo 2004

Triacca (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

(Tuscany) Il Mandorlo shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of vanilla, violet, pink pepper, blackberry, blueberry, licorice, tobacco, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Il Mandorlo ages for 15 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.9%

Selvaggina, Carne arrosto, Brasati e stufati di carne, Formaggi stagionati

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  La Contea 2005, Triacca (Italy)  

La Contea 2005

Triacca (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Pignola (85%), Sauvignon Blanc (15%)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Lombardy) La Contea shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of hazelnut, pineapple, hawthorn and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, peach and pineapple. La Contea ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Crustaceans appetizers, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2006


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  La Contea 2006, Triacca (Italy)  

La Contea 2006

Triacca (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Pignola (85%), Sauvignon Blanc (15%)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Lombardy) La Contea shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of hazelnut, hawthorn, broom and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, plum and hazelnut. The Pignola grape used for the production of La Contea is vinified in white.

Alcohol: 12.3%

Aperitifs, Crustaceans appetizers, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

June 2007


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  San Bartolomeo 2006, Triacca (Italy)  

San Bartolomeo 2006

Triacca (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Chardonnay (60%), Incrocio Manzoni (40%)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Tuscany) San Bartolomeo shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and plum. San Bartolomeo ages for a short period in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

June 2007


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  Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2001, Triacca (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2001

Triacca (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy) This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and violet followed by aromas of plum, rose, strawberry, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cocoa, cinnamon, leather and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. A well made wine. Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico is produced with grapes dried for 3 months and ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 15%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 46, November 2006


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  Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2002, Triacca (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico 2002

Triacca (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy) Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant flavors which start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, cyclamen, dried rose, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, leather and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of cherry, plum and blackberry. A very well made wine. Sforzato di Valtellina San Domenico is produced with grapes dried for three months and ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 15%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Valtellina Sforzato 1999, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Sforzato 1999

Triacca (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals clean and intense aromas of violet and black cherry, followed by strawberry jam, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. In the mouth denotes a slightly alcoholic attack however balanced by tannins, good correspondence to the nose, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with clean flavors of violet, blackberry and blueberry. This wine is produced with dried Nebbiolo grapes and it is aged in cask for 18 months and in bottle for 3 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Hard cheese, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Game

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2003


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  Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 1999, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 1999

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense and clean aromas, mainly of violet followed by aromas of black cherry, strawberry jam, raspberry, licorice, blueberry and hints of black pepper. The mouth reveals a good correspondence to the nose and a slightly alcoholic attack however well balanced by tannins. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of violet, black cherry and strawberry jam. A well made wine produced with Nebbiolo grapes that are left on the vine to dry for 25-30 days and is aged in new barrique for 12 months and 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard cheese, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Stewed meat, Game

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 7, April 2003


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  Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2001, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2001

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) This Valtellina Superiore shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, rose, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cinnamon, coffee, chocolate, leather and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. A well made wine. Valtellina Superiore Prestigio is produced with late harvested grapes, ages for 15 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 46, November 2006


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  Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2002, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Prestigio 2002

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) Valtellina Superiore Prestigio shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant which start with hints of cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, rose, vanilla, blueberry, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. A well made wine. Valtellina Superiore Prestigio ages for 15 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 1998, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 1998

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) The wine has a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals good personality, with clean and intense aromas of cherry macerated in alcohol, black cherry jam, plum jam, leather, strawberry, raspberry, licorice and violet. The mouth denotes a slightly crisp attack however well balanced and good correspondence to the nose. The finish is very persistent with pleasing flavors of violet, black cherry jam and plum. This wine is aged in cask for 12 months followed by another aging in cask for 18 months and 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Hard cheese, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Game

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2003


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  Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2000, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2000

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) The wine shows an intense brick red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and strawberry followed by aromas of violet, plum, rose, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cocoa, leather and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry. A well made wine. Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta ages for 30 months in cask followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2006


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  Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2001, Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta 2001

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, rose, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cocoa, lavender and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. A well made wine. Valtellina Superiore Riserva La Gatta ages for 30 months in cask followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2002, Triacca (Italy)  

Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2002

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, violet, rose, vanilla, licorice and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. This Valtellina Superiore Sassella ages for 18 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2006


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  Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2003, Triacca (Italy)  

Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2003

Triacca (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)
Nebbiolo
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy) Valtellina Superiore Sassella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of cyclamen, raspberry, vanilla and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. This wine ages for 18 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere 2004, Triacca (Italy)  

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere 2004

Triacca (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)
Sangiovese (95%), Colorino (5%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany) This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, plum, vanilla and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This wine ages for 18 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.2%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2007


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  Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere Poderuccio 2003, Triacca (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere Poderuccio 2003

Triacca (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)
Sangiovese (85%), Merlot (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany) This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.8%

Roasted meat, Game, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2007

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