Velenosi Rosso Piceno Superiore Brecciarolo Gold, 2010, 14%, €19.90
(before recent tax hike!) Karwigs.
Lots of Rosso Piceno in the Marche area (about mid-way on the eastern
coast of Italy) but only a very limited zone is designated Superiore.
Brecciarolo refers to broken stones, typical of soil in the area and the grapes
are Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
The Montepulciano gives it the heart while the San Gio lifts it with
aromatics. It is soft on the palate, well structured, well balanced and Very
Highly Recommended.
Colour is deep purple and the aromas are of cherries certainly, violets
also and more. It is lovely and fresh on the palate, no shortage of fruit
flavours but all with a refreshing acidity and then a good spicy finish.
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