This is a rich ruby, with garnet tones. It presents a well-balanced redfruited nose, raspberries and crystallised roses, echoed
on the palate, adding a rather serious, grippy structure – something of a force with which to be reckoned.
"Contrada “G” Guardiola, 100% Nerello Mascalese, is planted at 800m altitude, on a lava flow from an eruption in 1947. The age of the vines is 100 years. "
Nerello Mascalese
ABV 14.5%
Drink now / lay down 2022 - 2030
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