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La Fortezza Aglianico Del Taburno 2007 Wine Review

La Fortezza Aglianico Del Taburno 2007

La Fortezza Aglianico Del Taburno 2007

Campania D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:80/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $21.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: La Fortezza

Agent: Caliber Fine Wine & Spirits Inc.

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Alex & Priya - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

P: Strange but the first thought I have is that this smells like cherry flavored cough drops. Also smells a bit musty. Makes the back of my teeth hurt. It's a bit chalky and warms my throat with it's spiciness. Not bad but not good either. I'm neutral on this one.

A: No doubt it's a bit musty my lady, this is full of dusty dark cherries, iris, mud, clove and mint. All old barrels for sure. It's thick and zesty on the palate with musty cherries, licorice, clove and mint flavors. Length is ok but overall this is a bit austere and needs food such as spaghetti and meatballs!
This robust Italian red wine is made from grapes grown in vineyards at the foot of Campania's Monte Taburno. The Aglianico grape is known for its big tannins. - Community Wine Reviews

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