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Raffaldini Montepulciano (Swan Creek)
Swan Creek · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Montepulciano
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Swan Creek
- Appellation
- Swan Creek
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne de cordeiro · churrasco · queijos curados · massas com molho tomate
Rated vintages
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201283 pts
Black cherry aromas are dwarfed by notes of wilted flowers and turned earth. Red and black fruit flavors are shy on the palate, with grippy tannins following through to the finish.
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201185 pts
Dark cherry and mocha aromas come with a hint of desiccation. Supple and smooth on the palate, this finishes with a tangy mineral element and some warmth.
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200786 pts
Clove and pepper spice the dark red cherry aromas on this lovely Montepulciano. Judicious use of French oak makes for a smooth, full-bodied wine with rustic tobacco and smoke notes that highlight the wine's concentrated black fruit and sturdy tannins.