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Delicious, aged red Burgundy on sale for the weekend.
Ruby red hue tending to garnet; pronounced, layered nose with top notes of cherry, ripe plum and sweet spice (cinnamon and cloves) and a tinge of sulphur; dry, mineral and austere but harmonious on the palate, with an elegant slightly bitter finish of roasted hazelnut.
The subzone of Valtellina, Lombardy from which this wine hails is aptly named Inferno, as there is no shortage of sun exposure and heat. Sunlight reflects off the rocky soils of the steeply planted slopes, heightening temperatures during the day and slowly releasing heat at night, encouraging continual ripening of the grapes. The wine is aged for two years, one of which is spent in new oak, adding flavors of sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves, hazelnut, and a slight toastiness. This wine boasts a complex nose of cherry and ripe plum. Dry, mineral driven, and harmonious with an elegant finish. A perfect pairing for meat dishes such as lamb or an aged cheese.
Wine Spectator Review:
Fresh and elegant, with good focus to the flavors of warm cherry, dried raspberry, woodsy herbs and spices, and fresh, loamy earth. Supple, with well-meshed tannins that show a fine grain and a bit of plush weight firming the finish. Drink now through 2030. 211 cases imported.
Delicious, aged red Burgundy on sale for the weekend.