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Tenuta Del Conte 2012 Wine Review

Tenuta Del Conte 2012

Tenuta Del Conte 2012

Ciro DOC, Italy

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.00

Drink: 2016-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Tenuta Del Conte

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Tanned leather and dried herbs on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Italian red wine. This is 100% Gaglioppo. Pair with grilled meats.

This Tenuta Del Conte 2012 was reviewed on April 25, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Olivier de Maisonneuve rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Nice nose,that reminds me of a sun baked dusty road,with a few shades made by the olive trees along it. Savoury mouth with firm tannins and good acidity. Begs for pizza or puttanesca pasta. Cheers!
Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

This has an interesting colour of browny red, which you shouldn't disregard. Like beef, aged wine turns more brown than red. I found this strong leather on the nose. Personally, I found this had 'hit-you-over-the-head' tannin that would need food that could stand up to its strength. I would pair with tomato based dishes that could stand up to this wine. Perhaps spaghetti and meatballs or a tomato, basil pizza with some hard cheeses (parm or asiago). Drink now.

(Tasted March 27, 2017).

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