L'Astore Masseria
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L'Astore Masseria 2008 Jèma Primitivo (Salento)
This is a pretty expression of Primitivo, showing a nice balance of ripe fruit and blackberry set against savory tones of spice and tobacco. That balance continues onto the palate, where the wine is plush, rich and slightly sweet.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
L'Astore Masseria 2007 Jèma Primitivo (Salento)
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Here’s a jammy, syrupy and dense expression of Primitivo with chewy layers of black cherry, leather, spice and tobacco. There’s a sweet, overripe note in there as well that recalls strawberry comfiture and the wine is dense and chewy on the close.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
L'Astore Masseria 2009 Krita White (Salento)
- $16
Krita, a luminous blend of Malvasia Bianca and Chardonnay, is a fresh and fragrant wine that offers layers of white flower, almond blossom and citrus. It tastes crisp and compact and makes a far more interesting food-friendly alternative than your standard Pinot Grigio.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
L'Astore Masseria 2006 L'Astore Red (Salento)
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- $35
Sweet aromas of ripe fruit, prunes, cherry liqueur and candied fruit appear at first and are followed by Christmas spice, nutmeg and cinnamon. This is a hearty, cold weather blend of Aglianico and Petit Verdot that would pair with gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
L'Astore Masseria 2007 Argentieri Red (Salento)
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- $21
This blend of Negroamaro and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dense, dark concentration and sweet aromas of blackberry jelly, Christmas spice and cinnamon. The wine is soft and chewy and tastes of overripe fruit such as dried prunes and raisins.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
L'Astore Masseria 2010 Massaro Rosa Rosé (Salento)
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- $16
Massaro Rosa (made with Negroamaro grapes) is a bright pink rosé with a generous bouquet of rose, cranberry, raspberry, citrus and pink grapefruit. There’s great structure and persistency here and a pairing with baked clams or crab cakes would work perfectly. Very nice.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
L'Astore Masseria 2008 Krita White (Salento)
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- $15
A luminous blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia Bianca with pretty aromas of white stone, candied fruit and loads of peach. There’s good density and natural consistency here yet the ultimate endnote is fresh and clean.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
L'Astore Masseria 2008 Massaro Rosa Rosé (Salento)
- $17
This bright rosé from the Salento in Southern Italy offers unusual aromas of forest berry and a touch of moist earth or clay that give the wine a thicker texture and smoother sensation on the palate. This Negroamaro-based wine is bright, crisp and ends with a cheerful note of white cherry.
— M.L.
(7/1/2010)
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