Rio Albo Valpolicella DOC Ca 'Rugate
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Ruby red color. Intense and persistent aromas reminiscent of blackberry and cherry. On the palate it is soft, slightly tannic and with a good flavor.
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Ruby red color. Intense and persistent aromas reminiscent of blackberry and cherry. On the palate it is soft, slightly tannic and with a good flavor.
Deep garnet red color. The aromas are fruity with notes of cherry and red fruit with floral and spicy nuances. The taste in the mouth is full and velvety thanks to the soft tannins that characterize it.
This is how Franco Balter called his wine, produced at home before building the winery, combining the names of his two children: Barbara and Nicola. Today Barbanico is a Lagrein base with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Bottled for the first time with the 2004 vintage, this wine is the purest and most direct expression of Bolgheri according to Le Macchiole. Red of grace and intensity, joyful and easy to drink, it does not give up substance and complexity.
Intense garnet red color. Aromas of small berry fruits, blackberry, currant and cherry, well combined with spicy notes due to aging in wood. On the palate it is complex, well balanced, full-bodied, with precise references of dried grapes.
Made in 1989, this great wine is the symbol of the cellar and one of the most representative labels of the Bolgheri area. Born as a classic Bordeaux blend, it will become a pure Cabernet Franc in 2001, soon achieving a resounding success. The name recalls that of a spontaneous herb of the Tuscan...