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86
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
Surprising colour, depth and richness for nine bucks. Maturing sour plum, leather, pepper and sage–celery salt on the nose. Deep, smooth and even with a sour acetone, nutty finish. Very good length.
- Price:
- $8.40
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Montepulciano
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Abruzzi
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