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Sweetish, slightly buttery nose with plums and preserved red berries, oak, some dark caramel and sugar candy, mineral notes, hint of lovage. Prominent oak on the palate, astringent and quite tart, fairly prominent, sandy tannins, restrained dried fruit, some more lovage as well as other soup greens, quite full-bodied, but also very rustic and astringent, mineral notes, tart, slightly brittle finish. Lacks any charm whatsoever.
The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...
DOCG area for red wine in the Italian region of Tuscany. The zone encompasses the slopes around the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino, 40 kilometres south of Siena in the province...
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |