Barbera Piemonte 'Briccotondo' DOC 2011
Piedmont, Italy
PRICE: $17.99/bottle
CSPC: +898718
FORMAT: 12x750mL
AVAILABILITY: SPLTY, Good Stock Available
". . . It continues to deliver the quality much like the 2010 vintage. Black cherry jam, liquorice, tobacco, earthy, savoury, Oxo aromas. Smooth, round, juicy and supple palate with peppery, black cherry jam, blood orange, meat, licorice, tobacco and tar flavours. Fresh, fruity, attractive forward style. Very solid value here for any level of consumer . . ."
- AG-ST, gismondionwine.com, Nov 2012
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Syrah 2010
Dunnigan Hills, California
PRICE: $17.99/bottle
CSPC: +917708
FORMAT: 12x750mL
AVAILABILITY: SPLTY, Good Stock Available
This wine was aged in oak barrels for 26 months. The winemakers like to use an assortment of French, Hungarian and American oak and only 22% new to avoid over-oaking. They blended in 9% Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon to give the wine depth, richness and improved structure.
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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
"Bricco dell'Oriolo" 2010
Piedmont, Italy
NEW TO THE BCLDB
PRICE: $22.99/bottle
CSPC: +423954
FORMAT: 12x750mL
AVAILABILITY: SPLTY, Good Stock Available
Azelia's single vineyard Bricco dell 'Oriolo Dolcetto is produced from 40 year vines on calcareous sand. A classic Dolcetto with aromatics of bright blue and red fruit, purple flowers and a hint of sweet mint. Perfect with lighter fare - antipasto, cheeses and cured meats.
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