2009 Guardiavigna
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Dark red cherries, plums, smoke, tobacco and licorice wrap around the palate in the 2009 Guardiavigna. Firm tannins support layers of voluptuous, resonant fruit in a dark, brooding, full-bodied wine loaded with intensity, breadth and pure pedigree. The 2009 still needs time to fully absorb its oak, but it is shaping up to be magnificent. In 2009, Guardiavigna is 50% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Guardiavigna boasts gorgeous depth and nuance. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and asphalt burst from the glass. The 2009 is rich, deep and powerful. Today it comes across as much more masculine than the Petrucci. I especially like the way the wine keeps getting better and better in the glass. There is a darkness and purity to the fruit that is striking. The 2009 is 50% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.
The 2009 Guardiavigna boasts gorgeous depth and nuance. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and asphalt burst from the glass. The 2009 is rich, deep and powerful. Today it comes across as much more masculine than the Petrucci. I especially like the way the wine keeps getting better and better in the glass. There is a darkness and purity to the fruit that is striking. The 2009 is 50% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Importer: A.I. Selections, Astoria, NY; tel. (718) 777-2243
The 2009 Guardiavigna boasts gorgeous depth and nuance. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and asphalt burst from the glass. The 2009 is rich, deep and powerful. Today it comes across as much more masculine than the Petrucci. I especially like the way the wine keeps getting better and better in the glass. There is a darkness and purity to the fruit that is striking. The 2009 is 50% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Jun 2012, www.robertparker.com