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Torrevento 2008 Vigna Pedale Riserva Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte)
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There’s a warm note of black cherry and chocolate fudge that make a bold and intense first impression. The palate has bitter almond and bright fruit flavors. This is a very nice wine from the little-known Castel del Monte denomination.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
Torrevento 2009 Dulcis in Fundo Moscato (Moscato di Trani)
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This very fragrant and floral dessert wine from southern Italy offers aromas of apricot, honey, toasted almond and candied fruit. The mouthfeel is thick and sweet but not over the top and for that reason you can pair this wine with most fruit-based desserts.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Torrevento 2006 Kebir Red (Puglia)
A blend of 50% Nero di Troia and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, Kebir is a plush and sweet-smelling wine with layers of black cherry, chocolate, espresso, candied berry and light exotic spice. There’s a playful touch of almond bitterness on the close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
Torrevento 2009 Ghenos Primitivo (Primitivo di Manduria)
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This is a pure expression of Primitivo that shows superbold and rich aromas of blackberry and blueberry, folded within a plump, chewy texture. The finish is round and soft.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Torrevento 2009 Bolonero Red (Castel del Monte)
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From the Castel del Monte wine zone in northern Puglia, Bolonero is a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Aglianico aged in stainless steel. The first grape renders bright fruit tones of cherry and blackberry, and the second delivers power and structure.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Torrevento 2006 Sine Nomine Riserva Red (Salice Salentino)
Made from a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, this Riserva from southern Italy opens with a sweet bouquet of candied cherries, cola, almond paste and cinnamon. The wine is linear, compact and clean on the close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
Torrevento 2009 Torre del Falco Nero di Troia (Murgia)
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Aged for 10 months in stainless steel in order to maintain simple, clean lines, this Nero di Troia opens with a spicy tone of black pepper, backed by ripe blackberry and prune notes. There’s a touch of bright acidity on the finish.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
Torrevento 2009 Bacca Rara White (Puglia)
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A 50-50 blend of Bombino Bianco and Chardonnay, this oak-aged white blend from southern Italy delivers bright acidity from the first grape variety and smooth vanilla, butterscotch and peach from the second.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
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