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Lamaione Tenuta Di Castelgiocondo, Marchesi De'frescobaldi Merlot 2009 Wine Review

Lamaione Tenuta Di Castelgiocondo, Marchesi De'frescobaldi Merlot 2009

Lamaione Tenuta Di Castelgiocondo, Marchesi De'frescobaldi Merlot 2009

D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $63.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lamaione

Agent: Vanrick Corporation Limited

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Full-bodied with a towering structure and incredible depth of black fruit and smoke. This bruiser could use some cellar time. Decant 2 hours (or 2 days).

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Lamaione Tenuta Di Castelgiocondo, Marchesi De'frescobaldi Merlot 2009 was reviewed on September 28, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 375022
  • $58.92 
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Reviews and Ratings

This all-Merlot beauty features aromas of black raspberry, pie crust, road tar, smoked meat and dates. Dry with chalky tannins and plenty o' fruit. Pretty, impactful wine that is quite generous and finely structured. Do yourself a favour and cellar it 3-5 years to let it really shine then enjoy it for 7-10 years beyond that! It's that good. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Feb. 2012

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