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• Burgundy Al wrote: 89 points

  May 27, 2019 - Baked apple, papaya and grated ginger aromas and flavors with a rich, near sweet finish. Very good weight. Still nicely bright.

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• fmginc Likes this wine: 91 points

  April 17, 2019 - wonderful

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• Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  January 6, 2018 - Spectacular. Having had five of these since it was released, I thought I knew this wine. I didn't. As good as it's been for me already, tonight's expression was timeless beauty. The color doesn't appear to have aged at all since release. The nose on the other hand, has developed more fully, more expressively. Still, upon opening, the wine was relaxed - it revealed its charms slowly, purposefully. At first, ginger, citrus, a note of mango, some minerals and seashells. The next glass, with added air in the bottle, had changed yet again like a theater performer doing a complete costume change - this time, kumquat, stones, a whiff of butterscotch, ripe melon, and on, and on. This continued to evolve, all of it quite positively, for the two hours it was open. Several of us were looking online - to find some more - at the start of our second pour. Remarkable, ageless, and just stunning. In looking back at my previous notes, going back to 2013, each time I've had this I push the drink date out further and further; based on tonight's showing, it would seem to have another 5-7 very good years ahead of it. Absolutely lovely, and an incredible value. 12,5% abv. highly recommended+
  
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• portman63 Likes this wine: 92 points

  September 2, 2017 - As good as ever. Supple on nose and palate. I got mostly the tree fruit, and great minerality with a luscious finish. Just a fun wine to drink. Just rich enough to pair with sweet potato gnocci with alfredo sauce in a sweet-savory play that worked well since it has enough acidity to finish clean.

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• VlgJeff wrote: 92 points

  June 21, 2016 - PnP. On the palate, the garganega, trebbiano and chardonnay clearly overpowered the sauvignon blanc, with the exception of the medium+ acidity. The nectarines, peaches and tropical fruits were there, as was the citrus, and a hint of minerality, but very little, if any, of the grass, hay or herbal presence of the SB. Improved slightly in the glass, so a quick decant might help. I'd think this wine can last to at least 2020. A truly solid effort by the Italian Master.

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• Vintage 2011
• Type White
• Producer Giuseppe Quintarelli
• Varietal White Blend
• Designation Bianco Secco Cà del Merlo
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Veneto
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Veneto IGT

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