P.zza Giardini Scuole – Dolceacqua Cell 328 40 44 049
Small producer, producing 7500 bottles annually divided between classic and superior – percentage changing depending on vintage – 2011 was 50%:50%. The vines are largely old vines – over 100 years old so very low production. Wine is made in inox for both wines – the difference between classic and superior is the difference in sugar and alcohol.
23rd June 2012 Dolceacqua
Superiore 2010 Ripe berry fruit, but subdued nose. Black chocolate tannins and red berry fruit, good minerality – slightly stoney earthy notes – counterbalancing the richness of the fruit and very good acidity. 17.5/20
22nd May 2011 Blind Tasting Bordighera
2010 Cherry red. Quite a muted nose. Slightly caramel. Slightly burnt rubber on palate. Light weight fruit, good long acidity, (similar to Tenuta Rondelli) but lacks freshness and zippiness. 13%. 13/20
29th May 2010 Dolceacqua
2009 Cherry fruit on nose. But much more tannic and austere on palate. Almost mineral character. A little bitter and austere. 14/20
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