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Le Grascete
Bolgheri · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Sangiovese · Merlot
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Bolgheri
- Appellation
- Bolgheri
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · stews · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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200989 pts
A distant whiff of rubber or asphalt appears at first, followed by notes of black fruit, cherry, rum cake and licorice. This 70-30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc has a lean but powerful mouthfeel.
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200486 pts
Paolo Valagussa's Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese-Merlot blend is characterized by green notes of artichoke leaf, garden greens and pungent green peppercorn. It has tight, polished tannins and definitely needs to rest a few more years in the bottle.