2017 Mandrarossa Sicilia Cartagho

Community Tasting Notes (5) Median Score: 89 points

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  6/24/2021 - lung2297 wrote:

  Fruity, deep red

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  5/18/2021 - SixHedgehogs Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Purple-red. Rich, complex aroma of cassis and black fruits, whiff of violets. Lovely cherry and liquorice flavours. Slight oxidative note, which brings it together. Really great.

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  1/1/2021 - John Kraainem Likes this wine: 80 Points

  Raspberries and cranberries.

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  11/29/2020 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Nero D'Avola
  from Menfi in south-west Sicily at 150 m with medium-textured sandy soils.
  8-10 day maceration and fermentation.
  Aged 12 months in barrique plus 4 months in bottle.
  14% Abv.
  Mandrarossa: founded in 1999 after more than 20 years of studying
  the terroirs.
  Winemaker: Mimmo De Gregorio
  Agronomist: Filippo Buttafuoco
  Consulting Enologist: Alberto Antonini
  Consulting Geologist: Pedro Parra
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/purple. Pure, fresh varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Distinctive components with vibrant acid structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Sour cherry, wild berries, nutmeg.
  D(epth)=1: Lifted mouthfeel. Average length and smooth finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Fine expression of terroir and varietal.
  
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  2/5/2020 - scheune wrote: 89 Points

  Leider nicht so gut wie der 2016 er . Weniger Tannine , fast schon zu süss.

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