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Cicchitti 2007 Merlot (Mendoza)
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- $16
Dark, compact and with good lift. The nose is lively and the palate shows medicinal black cherry and coffee flavors. Juicy enough, with driving but blended acidity pushing a spicy, minty finish. Peppy but nice for Argentine Merlot.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Cicchitti 2006 Malbec (Mendoza)
- $16
Full and fruity, with a dusty edge to the nose and accents of black pepper. Fairly thick and textured on the palate, with a freshness of fruit that works well on the palate. Blackberry, licorice and floral elements all add to the wine's appeal.
— M.S.
(11/1/2009)
Cicchitti 2006 Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza)
- $18
Bigger and bulkier than the regular Malbec, with more overt oak. There's a roasted, toasty edge to the bouquet and then concentrated plum and berry flavors. It finishes narrow, dry and oily, with wood and chocolate flavors.
— M.S.
(11/1/2009)
Cicchitti 2008 Blend Edición Limitada Red (Mendoza)
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- $22
An odd blend of Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Merlot that starts out with aromas of bramble, brick dust and baked berries. Feels tannic and grabby initially, before spreading out wide and flat. Tastes stewy and herbal, with chocolate and spice notes. Probably strained and strange for the average consumer. 600 cases made.
— M.S.
(5/1/2012)
Cicchitti 2007 Blend Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Red (Mendoza)
- $14
Candied, tutti-frutti aromas give this a sweet, somewhat faux bouquet with little concentration. But the palate is chewy and grabby enough, with solid but modest raspberry and red plum flavors. Mellow on the finish, with a decent feel. Good but not distinguished. Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
— M.S.
(5/1/2010)
Cicchitti 2008 Primmo Red (Mendoza)
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- $12
Dark, gummy and full of heavily applied green oak, this wine has a candied, murky, resiny persona. And that’s too bad, because it has potential; yet the tannins, wood resin, mesquite and beefy black fruit are all too dominant and thus it never settles or shows much harmony.
— M.S.
(12/1/2009)
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