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Arnione Estate: Campo alla Sughera Country: Italy Appellation: Tuscany,Bolgheri-DOC Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot Description: The deeply-colored 2003 Bolgheri Arnione is a dazzling effort that is not to be missed. Made in restrained style for the vintage and the region, it is an exceptionally elegant and refined wine that offers very attractive notes of blueberry jam, smoke, minerals, licorice and sweet toasted oak on a full-bodied frame with notable concentration and balance. Still vibrant, it should drink well to age 12-15. Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and aged 15 months in French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. This small estate located in Bolgheri produces sleek wines with a lot of style and class. Its vineyards, which are all fairly young, are densely planted and the yields per plant are kept low, which gives the wines much of their characteristic richness. These two releases are outstanding and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Awards: Wine Advocate (Feb, 2007) 93 points. |
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Adeo Estate: Campo alla Sughera Country: Italy Appellation: Tuscany, Bolgheri-DOC Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Description: The house’s entry level bottling, the 2004 Bolgheri Adeo, captures the essence of the 2004 vintage in its nuanced aromatics and vibrant layers of ripe fruit, crushed flowers, spice and toasted oak notes. It shows an attractive juiciness to the fruit, as well as outstanding overall balance. It is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and aged in used barriques. This small estate located in Bolgheri produces sleek wines with a lot of style and class. Its vineyards, which are all fairly young, are densely planted and the yields per plant are kept low, which gives the wines much of their characteristic richness. These two releases are outstanding and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Awards: Wine Advocate (Feb 2007) 90 points |
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Arioso Estate: Campo alla Sughera Country: Italy Appellation: Tuscany,Bolgheri-IGT Variety: 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Viognier Description: Light straw yellow color with hints of green. An intense and fragrant bouquet with very persistent lovely notes of white peach, mint, melon and rue. Full bodied, well-structured, with a finish marked by a pleasingly refreshing acidity. Pairing suggestions: Seafood, smoked salmon, asparagus risotto, pasta with fish-based sauces, it is also excellent as an aperitif. |
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La Doccia, Chianti Classico Riserva Estate: La Doccia Region: Tuscany, Italy Appellation: Greve, Chianti Classico – D.O.C.G. Varietals: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Description: Exhibits elegant dark berry jam and spices. Rich, full-bodied with velvety tannins and a sophisticated finish. Pair with veal, lamb, game, and pastas. |