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Ca'Lustra, Cabernet, 2005
Bright ruby red color. Clean, pleasing aromas of black cherry & currant followed by green peppers, plums and a hint of chocolate. Full bodied and intense flavors round out the palate with a long finish of plum & black cherry. Serve with braised rabbit, chicken dishes and game.
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Villa Alessi, Cabernet "Girapoggio", 2004
Brilliant ruby red color. Intense, clean aromas start with hints of black cherry & plum followed by blueberry, black currant, violet, vanilla. Well balanced, full bodied & intense flavors confirm the nose with hints of chocolate & tobacco. A persistent finish of black cherry, plum & blueberry. S...
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Villa Alessi, Manzoni Bianco, "Pedevenda", 2006
The strong, sassy essence belies the pale yellow color. Remarkable nose: Pear, grapefruit, tulip, hint of ginger. Intense structure in the mouth, muscular tannins, pleasing acidity, with a medley of citrus fruits, green pear, and spice. A peach finish. Fun to drink now, but will cellar well....
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Villa Alessi, Marzemino Rosso "Belvedere", 2005
It might be nothing but a romantic idea but Villa Alessi firmly believes that the vineyards planted in the most scenic locations produce grapes of particularly enticing character. That is why the hill of "Belvedere" with its calcareous and clay soil of ancient formation, appeared to be the ide...
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Villa Alessi, Merlot, "Sassonero", 2005
Forget everything you know about merlot and start over here. This is all class. Sassonero’s rendering summons the esteem in which the merlot grape is held in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion (Chateau Petrus is almost all merlot) -- not the familiar, sad and grapey bane of the film, Sideways. This is su...
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