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Aia Vecchia Lagone Red (Toscana)

Toscana · Italy

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carne assada · carnes de caça · queijo curado · cogumelos

201285 pts

Aromas of new wood, coconut and roasted coffee beans lead the nose of this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The bracing palate offers oak extract, prune, pomegranate, powdered sage and espresso alongside assertive, astringent tannins that dry out the finis…
201187 pts

Aromas of green bell pepper, grass, black currant and herbaceous notes open this easy-drinking blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The soft, one-dimensional palate offers cassis, dried cherry, mocha and espresso alongside round tannins. Drink through 2016.
201090 pts

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this opens with rich, concentrated aromas of black fruit and milk chocolate. There are savory notes of dark pipe tobacco, clove and cardamom. The palate is masculine and powerful, with firm tannins.
200986 pts

A pungent touch of apple skin or root beer gives this wine a sharp, immediate personality. At the back are dark fruit, leather and spice aromas and a clean, tonic finish.
200891 pts

Lagone is a pleasurable and rich blend of Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Sangiovese that opens with rich, dark color and intense aromas of sweet spice, chocolate, cherry and tobacco. The wine feels chewy and smooth in the mouth with a long, velvety feel on the close.