Varietal: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Montepulciano Geographical indication: Italy, Lazio, Orvieto
Vintage: 2009
Producer: Trappolini
Alcohol: 13.5%
Classification: IGT
Tasted at: Irving Vintage Wine Tasting (Groupon)
Date tasted: 05/24/2010
Price: ~$14
- Clear, deep ruby in appearance
- Nose is clean, of pronounced intensity, and is still in development. Red and black fruits intermingle to create a smell that overwhelms on all fronts. With my nose in the glass I detect plenty of black and red cherries, hints of animal hide and tanned leather, earthiness, and most eccentrically quill pen ink. Quite a cornucopia of smells for an IGT, a country wine a head above table wine.
- On the palate it is dry in sweetness, low in alcohol, medium minus in acidity, and displays a medium level of rough, against-the-grain tannins. These factors contribute to a medium plus body. Flavor intensity is medium. Cherries mixed with wet earth steal the stage for a medium length.
- Concluding: good wine, great price make for an unbeatable value. Considering its youth it will develop for 2-3 years, but that wont benefit the nose. This wine is a perfect compliment to pastas and pizzas.
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