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Monday, 24 August 2015

Sabazio, Rosso di Montepulciano, Italy

Wine: Sabazio
Producer: Antinori
Region: Rosso di Montepulciano
Country: Italy
Colour: ARed
Year: 2013
Grape: Prugnolo gentile blend
Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  
Restaurant: A
Price (VND): A
A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M
Points: 74/100
Pairs well with: Pasta Bolognese, tuna with tomato compote.
Notes:
A very characteristic nose associated with Italian wines (I know very generic!): red fruits, cedar, and hint of mushrooms.

On the palate it is thin, soft and almost velvety. Red fruits and a bit mineral, perhaps a bit too acidic without food. Gains a lot from decanting!


Pasta Bolognese, tuna with tomato compote.