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Fattoria La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Binomio(1999)
- Winery:
- Fattoria La Valentina
- Varietal:
- Montepulciano
- Region:
- Italy > Abruzzi > Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, finish - long, smooth, classy, strong, texture, grand vin, stone fruits, resinous, plum
VINIFICATION:
Destemming and crushing followed by maceration and fermentation for an average of 7 days in vertical steel vats. Controlled and complete malolactic fermentation is followed by 12 months’ ageing, 85% in steel or concrete vats, and 15% in wood.
Bottled from December of the year after harvesting.
IMPRESSIONS
Color, deep ruby red; scent, intense complex, matured red fruit, persistent; cleanly- flavoured, deep, full, round and harmonious with a hint of red fruit, redcurrants, tobacco andliquorice at the end defined aromas of blackberries, read more...
Destemming and crushing followed by maceration and fermentation for an average of 7 days in vertical steel vats. Controlled and complete malolactic fermentation is followed by 12 months’ ageing, 85% in steel or concrete vats, and 15% in wood.
Bottled from December of the year after harvesting.
IMPRESSIONS
Color, deep ruby red; scent, intense complex, matured red fruit, persistent; cleanly- flavoured, deep, full, round and harmonious with a hint of red fruit, redcurrants, tobacco andliquorice at the end defined aromas of blackberries, read more...
- The Wine Messenger
- 94/100
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March 2007
- Deep and opaque almost black color. Modest nose of ripe plums, reglisse and leather. Full-bodied with a rich and unctuous texture; strong fruit sensations but at the same time an impression of class and of a vintage much older than 1999. Smooth tannins on the finish and a long finish with fruit and vanillin subtly mixed confirm the impression of a "Grand Vin". Can be cellared for 6-8 years. Drinks well now; most suitable as accompaniment to big entrées.
- The Wine Messenger
- 94/100
-
March 2007
- Deep and opaque almost black color. Modest nose of ripe plums, reglisse and leather. Full-bodied with a rich and unctuous texture; strong fruit sensations but at the same time an impression of class and of a vintage much older than 1999. Smooth tannins on the finish and a long finish with fruit and vanillin subtly mixed confirm the impression of a "Grand Vin". Can be cellared for 6 to 8 years. Drinks well now; most suitable as accompaniment to big entrées.
