Reviews
Wine Spectator
Dark ruby color, with hints of brick red on the rim. Beautiful aromas of blackberry, violet and fresh porcini. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Racy and refined. Beautiful texture. A fabulous finish that lasts for minutes.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Drink now through 2015.Wine Spectator
Unbelievable. A monster Merlot. Dark, with stunning aromas of exotic spice, ripe berry and vanilla. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with masses of ripe fruit and tannins. Best after 2003.Additional Information
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MerlotWhile California wine drinkers know Merlot as a stand-alone red wine varietal, French winemakers blend it with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and others to produce distinct Bordeaux blends like the famous wines from Chateau Petrus. It shares herbal and black fruit characteristics with Cabernet Sauvignon, but is smoother, lighter bodied and less tannic. View all our additional Merlot items
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ItalyAs the world’s top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapes—Nebbiolo and Sangiovese—are used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy is home to dozens of wine grape varieties, with important wines being made from Corvina, Barbera, Cortese, Moscato and traditionally French varietals. The major wine regions include Piedmont, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Campania and others. Most producers follow the government-regulated DOC classification system, with a few notable exceptions including the esteemed “Super Tuscan” producers.View all our items from Italy
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