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Castello Di Gabbiano Solatio 2011 Wine Review

Castello Di Gabbiano Solatio 2011

Castello Di Gabbiano Solatio 2011

Tuscany, Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castello di Gabbiano

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

More Vintages: 2012  2010 

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Trevor Sabourin - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

At six years old, this syrah (50%)/cabernet sauvignon (45%)/sangiovese (5%) blend has held out well and developed a pleasing amount of tobacco, leather, potpourri and earthy character. The fruit (dark cherry, blackberry, and red currant, all largely dried at this point) is perhaps just starting to fade. There are also notes of sage, black pepper, anise, vanilla, smoke, and black olive, with some cocoa emerging on the palate. This wine is medium in weight, with medium-high acidity and medium tannins which are very supple at this point. The finish is good length, and the balance is excellent. A savoury, elegant wine, but if you come across this vintage drink it up before it loses any more fruit. Tasted Aug. 2017.

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