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Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi 2005
Santadi, Cagliari, Sardinia, ItalyLicorice, baked plum, peppery, savoury, meaty, black tea, spicy nose with a light floral note. Dry, round, full, supple palate with light tannins but a bit chunky. Smoky meat, peppery, vanilla, licorice root, tea, black plum jam, resin flavours. Good intensity and acidity if a bit warm and chunky. Try with roast lamb or goat.Tasted: 27 March 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:EU | $13.00 | 750ml | srp in euros |
Grape: Carignan