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LaStella Fortissimo Selezione di Famiglia 2010
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCranberry, black cherry, coffee, vanilla, tobacco leaf, black olive, savoury, celery salt and roast pepper aromas. Dry, round, fresh, slightly tannic palate. Cassis, prune, cranberry, smoky, resin, espresso, tobacco, compost, black olive flavours. The finish is a touch cedar-y and astringent but offers solid finesse for the vintage. Needs 2-4 years in the bottle to reach its peak.Tasted: 28 July 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - SangioveseCSPC: 840504UPC: 808755009107