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Castellani Filicheto Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012 Wine Review

Castellani Filicheto Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012

Castellani Filicheto Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castellani Filicheto

Agent: Rubaiyat Wine And Spirit Merch.

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Lise Charest Gagne rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Sangiovese blend of 90% Prognolo Gentille and 10% Canaiolo. The wine was produced in the production area between Val D’Orcia & Valdichiana and aged for 24 months in Tuscan casks. I read that this wine is the mid ground between a Chianti and a Brunello and totally agree. It has some weight with a medium plus body but it’s not overbearing. I LOVE that the alcohol level is at 13.5%. It’s nice to find a red with some backbone that’s not over 14% alcohol. Aromas of strawberries, red stone fruit, herbs or red tomato and some spice. Flavors of strawberries, leather and spice with a hint of clay. The acidity is medium and highlights the red fruit and spice without being jammy. This is a great wine to bring to a dinner party and I think it would hold up well with red pasta dishes or pizza or on its own after a hard day at work. Tasted April 2017.
The grapes for this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are hand-picked according to Tuscan tradition for this wine, and the wine is aged in oak barrels. - Community Wine Reviews

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