The 2005 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Vigna Pipparello is an utterly compelling wine which opens to striking aromas of dried dark fruits, exotic herbs, smoke, and sweet pipe tobacco all backed with fresh minerality. It is focused and layered with an amazing structure. The finish is super long, leaving you begging for more! Composed of 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano,15% Sagrantino, aged 12 months in steel, 24 months in large 20 hectoliter oak barrels, 12 months minimum in bottle. (Drink 2011-2024) - December, 2011 (JD)
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