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Tuesday, December 25, 2018 - Do not fool yourself that this is wine. It is ambrosia from the gods -- or at least from one of them. This is Bepi's version of a "Bordeaux Amarone" and it is spectacular!
The carefully selected harvested grapes (40% Cabernet Franc + 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon + 20% Merlot, plus or minus) are left to dry in wooden boxes or on rush mats, for 3 to 3 1/2 months. Then the grapes are macerated for 20 days, after which fermentation begins, with indigenous yeasts, and lasts for 50 days. The result is like no other libation -- alcoholic or otherwise.
We pulled the cork, which was perfect, and let the wine slo-ox for one hour. The aromas that greeted us included: dark red cherry, touches of smoke and cedar, and the "raisinated" elements of a very good amarone. All of these elements followed on to the medium plus palate, with the addition of beautifully balanced acidity, and one of the longest, smoothest, finishes that we've experienced. In addition, there is an element of fruity "sweetness" to this wine. Hopefully, a well cared for bottle can hold for another 5 to 10 years. This is the highest rating that I have given to any wine reviewed in CellarTracker, and it deserves every single point! Merry Christmas everyone.

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