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Bindella Vallocaia 1997 (Toscana Montepulciano Italia)
Producer:
Bindella
Item name:
Vallocaia (Toscana Montepulciano Italia)
Wine type:
Red
Reviewer:
Tom DiNardo This wine is a blend of prugnolo gentile (85%) and cabernet sauvignon (15%). It is fermented in the maceration process for fifteen to eighteen days on the skins before being aged in oak barriques for eighteen months. The wine is then bottle aged for an additional six months. The nose features subtle berry, tobacco and oak notes. The palette is dry with vigorous tannins, typical of Super Tuscans, but mellows with adequate decanting. Flavors of currant, tobacco and pencil lead are featured and complemented by a very, very long finish. This wine is a perfect complement to osso bucco and other savory meat dishes. A Super Tuscan from a super vintage!
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