The sum of its parts is lighter and fresher than one would expect from a red from deep southern Italy. It is clear ruby with a hint of garnet on the rim. Medium intensity. The nose has some organic earthiness, red plum, black cherry. The palate is dry, with medium (+) alcohol at 14%, medium acidity, medium (+) tannins and medium (+) minerality, which the Italians would call "sapidity." The palate is consistent with the nose with some white pepper, licorice and milk chocolate on the finish. It is nicely balanced and drinking well - now that the tannins have been smoothened - but it could certainly cellar for several more years.
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Dry, medium (+) alcohol at 14%, medium to medium (+) acidity. Still fairly tannic, with medium (++) tannins. Like all the other Librandi wines tasted, this exhibits a nice medium (+) minerality, which adds an interesting component. Magliocco is a fairly rare varietal that merits more exploration.
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(Librandi Val di Neto Magno Megonio) Dark red violet color; appealing, fresh, savory, light smoke, tart currant nose; savory, light smoke, tart currant, mineral palate with medium acidity; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish
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3/30/2017 - Kris G Likes this wine: 89 Points
rich and concentrated with dark fruits, some heat but it isn't showing an overripe character, well balanced and complex, very good QPR
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10/18/2015 - Dadwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
I little tightly wound.
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7/26/2015 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 89 Points
The sum of its parts is lighter and fresher than one would expect from a red from deep southern Italy. It is clear ruby with a hint of garnet on the rim. Medium intensity. The nose has some organic earthiness, red plum, black cherry. The palate is dry, with medium (+) alcohol at 14%, medium acidity, medium (+) tannins and medium (+) minerality, which the Italians would call "sapidity." The palate is consistent with the nose with some white pepper, licorice and milk chocolate on the finish. It is nicely balanced and drinking well - now that the tannins have been smoothened - but it could certainly cellar for several more years.
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9/3/2013 - Fred44 wrote: 91 Points
Thick, earthy, and licoricey. Very smooth tannins. Great with homemade chicken enchiladas and black beans.
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8/24/2013 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dry, medium (+) alcohol at 14%, medium to medium (+) acidity. Still fairly tannic, with medium (++) tannins. Like all the other Librandi wines tasted, this exhibits a nice medium (+) minerality, which adds an interesting component. Magliocco is a fairly rare varietal that merits more exploration.
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