2014

Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve

Tasted 22 July 2017 California · Napa Valley

Similar to my notes on this wine from last year when it was a barrel sample, except that this time around (from bottle) it exhibited a heavy cedar note that distracted a bit from the red and black core fruit. Not much…

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Producer: Del Dotto
Wine: All vintages
Region: California · Napa Valley
Grapes: Sangiovese Blend
Record: 2014 Del Dotto Giovanni’s Tuscan Reserve

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