Velletri Le Contrade Rosso 2007

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14^½/20

Lazio, ItalySimple straight-up Italian red wine from another era. The colour, body and flavour are light and dry with an earthy undertone. The ultimate pizza wine for the Italian traditionalist but 180 degrees from the norm in structure and flavour in North America.Tasted: 27 December 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:

BC	$8.25	1000ml	specialty listing
AB	$8.00	750ml	private wine stores

Producer: Veliterna ViviDistributors: Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd.
Blend: Sangiovese - CesaneseCSPC: 110460UPC: 8004753004010

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