Velenosi Ludi 2016
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Intense ruby red color which tends to turn garnet with aging. The nose results deep and intense, with notes of full-ripened dark fruits, blackcurrants, cherries, licorice, graphite with a touch of balsamic notes. Elegant on the palate, shows fine, soft and round tannins. Long and fruity finish. An ideal pairing with meat-based dishes and aged cheeses.
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The 2016 Velenosi Offida Rosso Ludi displays an impenetrably dark purple hue in the glass, and offers scents of ripe cherry, blueberry, confectioner’s spice and dried florals. Silky textures are contrasted by tart red and black fruits, minerals and zesty acids, displaying remarkable balance and poise for such a large-scale wine, as savory herbal tones develop toward the close. The finish is long and structured; fine tannins clench the senses with youthful grip and a slight twang of citrus accentuates the inner violet floral tones. This is very well done, a blend of 85% Montepulciano with equal parts of Cabernet and Merlot, aged 18 to 24 months in French oak of various sizes. Drinking window: 2022 - 2028
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