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Alberto Longo 2004 Le Cruste Nero di Troia (Puglia)
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- $32
Nero di Troia, a traditional grape from Puglia, has been deftly vinified to exalt its cherry, chocolate fudge and raspberry nuances. Delicate tea leaf, balsam and tobacco notes also appear thanks to 9 months of barrique aging. Pair with pasta, roasted red peppers, white meat and lamb.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Alberto Longo 2006 Le Cruste Nero di Troia (Puglia)
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- $25
Here’s a lush and thickly extracted Nero di Troia from sunny Puglia that delivers mature notes of black fruit, spice, tobacco and cola. The wine has loads of personality and a sweet side that comes forth as red rose and cherry but the tannins are solid and firm.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
Alberto Longo 2005 Calcara Vecchia Merlot-Cabernet (Puglia)
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- $15
Here’s a robust and meaty red from southern Italy with generous aromas of black cherry, tea leaf, bramble and leafy greens and spice that denote the presence of Cabernet Franc. The wine is smooth, firm and modern, thanks to the addition of Merlot in the blend.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
Alberto Longo 2004 Calcara Vecchia Red (Puglia)
- $28
Here’s an interesting Cabernet Franc-Merlot blend that boasts cooler, green aromas of cut grass, dill, bell pepper and small forest berries. The intensity of the flavors is good and graceful, without ever seeming heavy.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Alberto Longo 2005 Capoposto Negroamaro (Puglia)
- $17
Light and easy with delicate aromas of pressed rose, jasmine tea and small forest berry, this is an easy drinking Negroamaro that would pair well with fried mozzarella or stuffed olives. It has sweet cherry flavors and a lean, bright finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
Alberto Longo 2004 Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera Red (Puglia)
- $22
You’ll pick up an attractive smoked ham-like quality on the nose backed by blueberry, blackberry, lead pencil, crushed black pepper and licorice. The intensity is not huge, nor is the length, but it would make an excellent match to grilled meats and aged goat cheeses. A 55-30-15 blend of Nero di Troia, Montepulciano and Bombino Bianco.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Alberto Longo 2006 Le Fossette Falanghina (Puglia)
- $22
Alberto Longo is a rising star in the Puglia region and this fragrant Falanghina is a good example of his talent - especially considering that Puglia is primarily known for its reds. Aromas of exotic fruit, almond, Golden Delicious apple and pear are backed by thicker structure due to the region’s sunny climate. Care has been taken to safeguard the variety’s floral…
— M.L.
(2/1/2008)
Alberto Longo 2007 Le Fossette Falanghina (Puglia)
- $18
The bouquet here is very floral and intense: you’ll get jasmine, honeysuckle, sweet apple, mango and other exotic fruits. The wine tastes clean, sweet and dense and has fragrant flavors that accompany you glass after glass.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
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