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Suvereto, Livorno
Tuscany |
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| by Robert Parker Jr |
issue #169 feb 2007 |
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2003 I'Rennero |
91/100 |
| Variety: Merlot (a dry red table wine) |
| "Gualdo del Re's 2003 II Rennero (100% Merlot aged in barrique) performed very well when tasted blind alongside some of the region's more famous bottlings. A deep, dark ruby, it presents a compelling mix of blueberry jam, cassis. chocolate and sweet toasted oak, with an engaging, plump personality, notable length on the palate and outstanding freshness considering the vintage. Though not the most complex Italian Merlot, it is sure to please many with its generous, up-front qualities." |
Anticipated maturity: 2007-2013" |
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2001 Gualdo del Re |
90/100 |
| Variety: 100% Sangiovese (a dry red table wine) |
| "The 2001 Gualdo del Re (100% Sangiovese aged in barrique) is packed with expressive aromatics and varietal notes of cherries, tobacco and earthiness yet it also captures the warmth of Suvereto in its plump, concentrated personality, offering excellent length and fine overall balance. The higher acidity of Sangiovese should allow it to age gracefully to age 15 or so" |
Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016" |
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2003 Federico Primo |
88/100 |
| Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (a dry red table wine) |
| "The 2003 Federico Primo (100% barrique-aged Cabernet Sauvignon) is the only wine in the line-up that is slightly disappointing. A dark ruby, it presents jammy fruit, chocolate and sweet toasted oak with excellent length and an attractive juiciness on the palate, but little varietal character." |
| Anticipated maturity: 2007-2013" |
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2004 Eliseo Rosso |
88/100 |
| Variety: 80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo (a dry red table wine) |
| "The estate's 2004 Eliseo (80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo) is plump and accessible, with pretty notes of ripe fruit and toasted oak. It is a great value for every day drinking and will offer much pleasure over the next two to three years." |
Anticipated maturity: 2007-2009" |
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