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85
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
From the mid-Adriatic coast, this wine catches some of the elegance of sangiovese from neighbouring Tuscany, at a better price. Ripe currant and raspberry fruit with classic leather, moss and dried herbs. Fairly dry, spicy, mossy finish. Good length.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Marches
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