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Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it half an hour before service. Corte Medicea is the Tuscan project of the La Bollina group and, as such, is followed by winemaker Andrea Bernardini. In this region, among the most famous in the world for its wine-making reputation, he produces great red wines. The company's vineyards are located in San Casciano dei Bagni, in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, about 90 km southeast of Siena. The grapes for the Corte Medicea Cabernet Sauvignon Eklektos come from different vineyards in the region. After the manual harvest, which takes place partly in September and partly in October to obtain a greater fruit concentration, the grapes are left to macerate for six days and then fermented for sixteen days on lees between 24 and 26 °C. The wine is then aged in 225 liter French oak barrels for 24 months. The color is dark, with inviting violet reflections. The nose reveals an opulent depth of fruit, with aromas of cassis, blackberry, and elderberry, not to mention the impressive spicy, toasted and smoked nuances. On the palate, the wine is extremely seductive: it shows ripe tannins, perfectly integrated woody notes as well as lively fruity flavors. The long finish once again brings out beautiful woody flavors such as vanilla, licorice, and cocoa. It is a perfect accompaniment to a Tuscan roast lamb, or a pasta dish with spicy sauce.
Price: £20.38 from 8wines UK
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Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. A Tuscan project of the Piedmontese winery La Bollina, Corte Medicea produces excellent-quality wines under the expert guidance of consulting oenologist Andrea Bernardini....
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant it but best to open it half an hour before service. Corte Medicea is a project carried out by the Piedmontese company La Bollina, managed by the talented oenologist Andrea Bernardini, who deals...
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for an hour or more before serving. This is a powerful, rustic red wine, made completely from the thick-skinned Primitivo grape. It is very dark purple in the glass, verging on black. It opens with strong scents of plum,...
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