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Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Red (Castel del Monte)

Rivera

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

carnes vermelhas · ensopados · queijos curados · pratos de caça

Rated vintages

  • 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.

  • 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…