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Il Falcone Riserva
Castel del Monte · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Nero di Troia · other varieties
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Castel del Monte
- Appellation
- Castel del Monte
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · stews · aged cheeses · game dishes
Rated vintages
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200989 pts
Made with 70% Nero di Troia plus other varieties, this features aromas of ripe dark berry, bell pepper, game and tobacco. All of these carry over to the palate along with clove and ground black pepper. Assertive but drying tannins provide support. Drink through 2019.
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200490 pts
This 70-30 blend of Nero di Troia and Montepulciano shares some characteristics of a deeply extracted Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas are thick and penetrating but also have green accents of sage and chopped herbs. It's a nervous, edgy wine that also pulls off opulence and sophis…