GalardiTerra di Lavoro

2011 Terra di Lavoro

Galardi

97Average Score

Southern Italy & Sicily / Italy

Red

"Complex aromas of blackberry, stones, cracked black pepper and tar. Full body with soft, round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Soulful and refined from this estate. This is a magical wine from Southern Italy."

James Suckling Score: 97/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 3 Marketplace		£509.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 4 Marketplace		£45.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

James SucklingScore: 97/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Southern Italy & Sicily

Sub-region

Campania

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window