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88
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Reserved, very ripe black cherry–prune, chocolate, dried herbs and forest-floor nuances. Big, sweet, rich and smooth with some alcohol warmth. Almost creamy texture. Excellent length.
- Price:
- $33.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Valpolicella
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Venetia
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