Rosso della Castellada, La Castellada - 2001

Name: Rosso della Castellada, La Castellada
Brand: La Castellada
SKU: 25119
Price: 89.96 USD
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Item # 25119 750mL

The red offering from a family producer specializing in indigenous whites. Merlot with a pinch of Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes extended maceration in open vats then placed in new barrique for 45 months. This is not a soft, plush new world style merlot, however. Purple floral notes reminding one of a freshly tilled early summer garden mingle lightly crushed dark cherries. Acidity is guarded, softly supporting the wine's silky tannins. Pair with gamey meaty ragu and pasta.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2001

Country

Italy

Region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Sub-Region

Colli Orientali

Producer

La Castellada

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

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