Rosso Bagazzana, Italy

Very col style, rustic, light earthy notes, vegetal, light herbaceous notes, bell peppers, some berries, undergrowth and old oak. Preserved vegetables on the palate, hint of bell peppers, polished, restrained, gentle dry fruit, dried black berries, delicate bitter notes, some more earthy notes in the background, slightly tired, not sharp in spite of the high alcohol, attractive finish.

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