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Winery | Tenuta Castelbuono |
|---|---|
Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Sagrantino |
Region | Montefalco |
Wine style | Central Italy Red |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Ruby red with hints of garnet aroma: Intriguing, with scents of wild violets and cherries in brandy, along with sweet spiciness against a background of graphite taste the wine explodes on the palate with round, elegant fruit and well-structured ripe, and well-balanced tannins. |
Central Italy is a red wine wonderland with an impressive history. Wine cultivation dates all the way back to 8000 BC when Etruscans were settled in the area. It's a land of contrasts. Green hills, craggy coastlines, and mountain peaks all play host to vineyards which produce wines unique to their regions.
Central Italian reds are often composed of Sangiovese, the most widely planted grape in It...
