Italy Central Italy Castello di AmaVigna l'Apparita

1999 Vigna l'Apparita

Ama; Castello di

88Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The 100% Merlot 1999 L’Apparita, rather surprisingly, is not one of the better vintages for the estate, despite the clear quality of the Sangiovese in 1999. The aromas are ripe, but not particularly complex, the flavors supple but without the explosive power of vintages such as 1992 and 1998. Drink: 2005-2012. Apr 2004, www.robertparker.com

Daniel Thomases Score: 88/100

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£566.00

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Average Score

Daniel ThomasesScore: 88/100

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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