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The October 2024 Auction: Part 4
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Estimate: $275
2 Lightly wrinkled capsules.
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97VM
"Deep ruby with a pale rim. Very intense, complex nose of sweet ripe red fruit, plums macerated in alcohol, cinnamon, nutmeg and milk chocolate. Then surprisingly bright and precise on the palate given the almost opulent nose, with a suave, velvety mouthfeel and rich, ripe red cherry, sweet spice and cocoa flavors that makes this very reminiscent of a late harvest wine. Tastes extremely young and fresh; I would never have guessed it was almost twenty years old. In 1998, there was a little more Carignano and Bovale in the blend and less of the Malvasia Nera. Still the latter grape variety’s presence is very obvious on the long smooth finish which features hints of camphor and an almost pungent floral quality."
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"Deep ruby with a pale rim. Very intense, complex nose of sweet ripe red fruit, plums macerated in alcohol, cinnamon, nutmeg and milk chocolate. Then surprisingly bright and precise on the palate given the almost opulent nose, with a suave, velvety mouthfeel and rich, ripe red cherry, sweet spice and cocoa flavors that makes this very reminiscent of a late harvest wine. Tastes extremely young and fresh; I would never have guessed it was almost twenty years old. In 1998, there was a little more Carignano and Bovale in the blend and less of the Malvasia Nera. Still the latter grape variety’s presence is very obvious on the long smooth finish which features hints of camphor and an almost pungent floral quality."
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Italy grows more indigenous grape varieties than any other country and produces wine in all 20 of its regions. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Sangiovese, its finest wines pair structure and bright acidity with a strong sense of place.