2004 La Ricolma

San Giusto a Rentennano

95Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The 2004 Ricolma (100% Merlot) possesses stunning aromatics and layers of blackberry liqueur, minerals, chocolate and sweet toasted oak. Vibrant and shimmering on the palate, it shows plenty of Tuscan structure to support the fruit, with phenomenal length and ripe, sweet tannins to round out the finish. It is another stunning wine from San Giusto a Rentennano. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2024. Jun 2007, www.robertparker.com

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 95/100

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£624.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 95/100

About The Producer

The producer

San Giusto a Rentennano

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 95/100