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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
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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