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Santa Anastasia Passomaggio 2002

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Italy > Sicily
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Red Wine
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"Red Wine Italian Red by Santa Anastasia from Italian, Italy. Savory spice, like cumin seed and fennel, plus dried plum and berry flavors give this nero d'Avola-merlot blend a beguiling exotic feel. Earthy, almost chewy, it tasted Mediterranean in its rugged charm, a combination of strong, iron-like tannins... "

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Savory spice, like cumin seed and fennel, plus dried plum and berry flavors give this nero d'Avola-merlot blend a beguiling exotic feel. Earthy, almost chewy, it tasted Mediterranean in its rugged charm, a combination of strong, iron-like tannins and sunny, plushly ripe fruit. Drink it now with spic-rubbed leg of lamb, or wait a few years for even more detail to emerge from its dark flavors. -Wines & Spirits Red wine made from Sicilian Nero d'Avola grapes which are used with a small quantity of Merlot, overripened in the hot Sicilian sun. After a period of fermentation, it develops read more...


 

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This Nero D'Avola and late harvest Merlot Blend is a perfect match for Osso Bucco, hearty stews, and even meat lasagna.


 

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