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90
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
The warm 2003 vintage has raised the quality for this label. Shy yet complex, fragrant, classic nebbiolo grape bouquet of sour cherry, currant, truffle, leather and woodsy spice. Medium weight, supple, intense flavours. Dry but not austere tannin. Excellent length. Approachable now, best 2009 to 2013.
- Price:
- $30.10
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Nebbiolo
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Piedmont
- Cellar keeper
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