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Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir 2005

Winery:Bottega Vinaia  (Italy)
Vintage:2005
Type:Pinot Noir
Retailer:online average
Price:$13.99
Description:Production Area Trentino, located in the mountainous northeast of Italy. Grapes are grown in the dry and calcareous soils of the Valle dei Laghi (Valley of Lakes), near the village of Toblino. Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir Vinification After a traditional fermentation, the juice macerates for eight days to extract color and body from the skins. The wine is then refined for a further six months, partly in barriques and partly in large oak casks Color Ruby red, with brick red nuances Bouquet Wide aromatic spectrum exalts cherry, sour cherry, cooked plum and tones of spices and tobacco Taste Velvety, harmonious and well balanced with excellent structure. With age it evolves in roundness, fullness and complexity Serving Suggestions This Pinot Noir pairs well with both white and red meats. Serve at a cool room temperature

We had this at the “The Week Opinion Awards” last night. It was quite good.

Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir 2005 Label Photo

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faunus CESANESE del PIGLIO 2004

Winery:faunus  (Italy)
Vintage:2004
Retailer:WineSmith - Ashburn http://www.winesmithonline.com
Price:9.99
Description:Rosso Doc - Cantina: Femar Vini - Grado alcolico: 13,5% Vitigni: Cesanese 80%, Barbera 10%, Montepulciano 10%

We don’t drink a lot of Italian wines but this on was just 9.99 so well worth a try. It’s fine – I believe this would cellar for a few more years.

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Villa Cerrina Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2002

Vintage:2002

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