La Valentina
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La Valentina 2005 Bellovedere Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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Aromas of mineral, herb, berry fruit and spice converge to form the beautifully balanced nose of this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. No one element dominates over the others and the wine is polished and lively on the palate. Pair it with wintery meat dishes.
— M.L.
(9/1/2009)
La Valentina 2004 Bellovedere Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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The nose is broad and penetrating with integrated mineral tones that stand at the back of plump fruit and exotic spice. This Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a big, muscular wine with firm structure and polished tannins that would pair with cheesy chili rellenos.
— M.L.
(9/1/2009)
La Valentina 2005 Spelt Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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- $20
Spelt is a mature and richly extracted Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, with deep tones of black tobacco, ripe berry, prune, plum and spicy rum cake. It exhibits soft texture and a plush, rich finish.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
La Valentina 2004 Spelt Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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This is an inky and extracted Montepulciano d’Abruzzo with raw fruit aromas of blueberry and blackberry that follow spice and moist tobacco. The wine has some chewy heaviness and ends with dense cherry pulp.
— M.L.
(9/1/2009)
La Valentina 2006 Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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Freshly milled black pepper, clove and Indian spice act as an aromatic preface to black fruit, prune and raisin. The wine is firm and compact in the mouth with some bitter flavors that would match cheesy pepperoni pizza.
— M.L.
(9/1/2009)
La Valentina 2008 Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi)
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- $15
The Pecorino grape is one of the hottest native varieties to emerge from Italy. Quality minded producer La Valentina presents a beautiful, structured expression with intense aromas of melon, apricot, butterscotch and yellow candy.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
La Valentina 2007 Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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- $14
La Valentina shows the innovative side of winemaking in Abruzzo. The wine is plush and rich, with ripe cherry and blackberry aromas that are backed by touches of bitter almond and spice.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
La Valentina 2008 Cerasuolo Rosato Rosé (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo)
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Here’s a clean and well-balanced rosé with a fresh bouquet of fruity and floral aromas, followed by a crisp, tonic mouthfeel. This is exactly the kind of wine that is appropriate to serve at outdoor picnics or with friends at lunch. Very nice.
— M.L.
(7/1/2010)
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