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87
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
A major achievement for the price, with clean, ripe berry–redcurrant fruit, leather and marzipan typical of sangiovese. Almost satiny smooth, easy-drinking sweetness. Dry, sour cherry finish. Not great length, but good enough for the money.
- Price:
- $7.45
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Abruzzi
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