Venissa, Rosso - 2011
Item # 39434
500mL
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$599.88
$539.89/ Case of 3
Tasting Notes
The Venissa winery makes just two wines, their formidable white and this red wine that is nothing short of impressive. A nod to Bordeaux, perhaps, as it's based on Merlot then Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in barrique for 18 months and with the meticulous structure and fruit, a gorgeous bottle that could age.
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