Brut Gran Concerto Rosso (Deg.:2011), Emilia Romagna, Italy

Tart herbaceous and light smoky notes on the nose, berries with a hint of plums. Straightforward, delicately bitter blackberry fruit on the nose, some blueberries and tart pomaceous fruit, earthy and herbaceous notes, has some backbone and character, light yeasty notes, mineral traces, moderate mousse, fairly firm, attractive to good finish. Very good dry partner with food.

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