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Conterno Fantino Rosso delle Langhe Monpratext
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Conterno Fantino Rosso delle Langhe Monpra 2002

Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyThe blend is 50/40/10 nebbiolo/barbera/cabernet sauvignon. The nose: licorice, smoky, black cherry, cassis and black pepper with gamy, vanilla streaks. The texture are rich the flavour concentrated with smooth grainy tannins. Sweet vanilla, black pepper, tar, black cherry and coffee flavours. Long, intense and dry but well balanced. A new age style.Tasted: 16 June 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$79.95750mlSpeculative - Empson (Canada) Inc.
Producer: Conterno FantinoDistributors: Empson Wines + Spirits
Blend: Nebbiolo - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon