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16/20
Carpineto Spolverino 2011
Tuscany, ItalyThis cocky (get it) Tuscan blend translates as feather duster, hence the black rooster with the duster tail on the label. The bird, sweeping up corks, is also poking fun at Italian wine laws prohibiting wines labelled 'Chianti Classico' being bottled under screw-cap. I like this bird already. The savoury sangiovese based blend opens with dried cherry, leather and spice, which carries through to the full bodied, juicy palate. Dark cherry, sweet tobacco, herbal cassis and roasted red pepper is carried with plushly, powdery tannins to a black cherry and peppery finish. Tomato sauced meat pastas would suit well.Tasted: 10 July 2015Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $17.39 | 750ml | BCLS |
| QC | $20.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Sangiovese - Canaiolo NeroCSPC: 365031UPC: 8003015704477
