Sagrantino
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2008 SAGRANTINO The first vintage of this single-vineyard wine made from a variety native to Umbria in central Italy. Awarded best in its class at the RASQ Mediterranean Wine Challenge (June 2010) Retail $38.00 |
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Colour - Deep ruby Nose - Attractive aromas of red roses and lavender with a touch of all spice Palate - Rich fleshy flavours of black cherry and spices combine to produce great length. Strong and lively tannins complete the enticing and unique taste of Sagrantino Maturity - Alcohol 14.% Making - First vintage from the Devil’s Elbow vineyard on the Granite Belt of Queensland. Aged in two and three year old tight grain French Barriques Food Notes - Avoid chilli dishes & Perfect with rare roast beef Cellaring - 2-3 years in bottle to integrate tannins and development of fruit complexity NOTES... Review by Julia Harding MW for www.jancisrobinson.com – May 2010 |
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