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CORTE GIARA VALPOLICELLA 2016 DOC |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
ALLEGRINI |
Deep purple colour. Spicy, gently juicy, somewhat candied, ripe cherry-plum-apple puree nose. Dry, medium bodied, smooth, slightly spicy, gently juicy, ripe plum-cherry flavours with a crisp finish. A simple, ready-to-drink, crowd-pleaser. Has 12.5% alcohol and 6 g/L residual sugar with lot number L7178 on the lower part of the glass bottle. Not up to the recommended 2015 (**/**+) with 88-points was released on December 9, 2017 at $19.95 |
CSPC |
528729 |
Type |
Red Table Wine |
Agent |
Woo Win |
Country |
Italy |
Region |
Veneto |
Rating |
*+/**(87 points) Bright, Spicy |
LCBO Text |
Status |
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TASTING NOTE: Allegrini was named Winery of the Year in the 2016 Gambero Rosso. This delightful 2016 is itself a fine argument in favour of the award. Light spice and anise notes atop ripe, expressive fruit. This is supple, silky and balanced. Simply delicious. (Vintages panel, May 2017) |
Price |
$ 16.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - January 20, 2018 |
Cases bought |
447 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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