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A solid Valpo with age, showing ripe fruit and lovely density. Creamy texture with dried fruit and spices. Medium...
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The single-vineyard Campolongo di Torbe is an ever-evolving wine in the glass and on the palate. On the first pass,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$268.95
The 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta is my favorite wine in the retrospective, along with the amazing...
750ml - Case of 6
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$242.99
I was really looking forward to tasting the 2013 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard since all of the previous...
750ml - Case of 6
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$102.64
A harmonious Valpolicella in a richer style, displaying a lovely range of plumped black cherry, star anise, espresso...
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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This is a huge and impressive wine, but somehow graceful and subtle. It packs an eclectic array of brambleberry...
Cabernet Franc Corvina Blend Mencia 2013
Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.