2610, 2011
Cantina Tollo Listed In Wine & Spirits As Top Co-Op
CANTINA TOLLO "Located in Central Italy's Abruzzo region, Cantina Tollo is a first-level co-op, where the farmers are also the owners of the company. It was founded in 1960 [...]
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Concentrated, complex dark fruit aromas of cassis and plums on the nose. Well balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Excellent with flavorful grilled meats including marinated skirt steak, kabobs and more… - Deep crimson color, with black cherry fruit aromas, and light floral, vanilla notes. Ripe and full-bodied on the palate, with delicate plum character and a long, lingering finish Excellent with pizza and hearty pasta dishes, it will also stand up to red meats, grilled or stewed.
- Lots of dried berries and hints of sultana character with some cocoa powder. Full-bodied yet agile and fresh with lemon rind undertones. A delicious savory wine.
- Very smoky and ripe, with concentrated dark plum and mocha flavors backed by medium-grained tannins and intense brick and hot stone notes. Asian spice details ooze on the richly textured finish. A powerhouse style.
- Elegant and smoothly textured red fruit with bright acidity and long tannins with a lingering long finish.
- Filled with the lush flavors of red fruits and strawberry jam. Oak aging adds complexity and notes of spice and vanilla.
- Shows notes of macerated black and blue fruit with hints of coffee spice and fine white pepper. Perfect with grilled meats, roasted game, or by itself!
- Shows notes of macerated black and blue fruit with hints of coffee spice and fine white pepper. Perfect with grilled meats, roasted game, or by itself!
- Fruit-focused, with lush flavors of tropical fruit and peaches.
- Intense ruby-red with violet hints in color, it possesses fruity aromas which remind one of fresh red fruits and white pepper. Firm structure, soft lush tannins and satisfying end. Pairs well with meat, pasta and cheese.
- This is a huge wine, deep red violet with dark fruit aromas, and firm structure. It has a full-bodied, long finish. Excellent with richly spiced dishes, strong cheeses, roast or grilled meats, tuna, salmon and chocolate.
- This is a huge wine, deep red violet with dark fruit aromas, and firm structure. It has a full-bodied, long finish. Excellent with richly spiced dishes, strong cheeses, roast or grilled meats, tuna, salmon and chocolate.
- This wine has a nose of underbrush, mineral, plum, mulberry, and violets. Concentrated on the palate with good depth, balance, and length, this flavorful effort deftly combines elegance and power, quite an achievement at this price point.
- Ripe, concentrated aromas of cassis and prune set up spicy black-fruit flavors. A loamy, meaty-tasting palate is generous and jammy. On the cusp of overripe, it’s a full-flavored fruit bomb.
- Mocha, licorice and spice cake notes accent the ripe cassis and zesty cherry fruit character, with an iron-tinged finish.
- Plush and spicy, with good definition to the flavors of plum tart, raspberry preserves and cherry, supported by fresh acidity. Cream and dark chocolate notes linger on the finish.
- This is subtle and refined with ripe berry, dark chocolate and spice character. Full body, with fine tannins and a pretty flavorful finish.
- This loaded effort displays obvious (but well-integrated) oak, soaring aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and exotic spices, full body, and a plush, velvety palate feel.
- Very attractive aromas of blueberries, wet earth and black licorice. Full body, with a dense palate that shows lots of ripe berry, cocoa and coffee undertones.
- The latest Pinot Noir releases from this young bodega confirm its promise as one of the best producers in Patagonia. This Chañar-sourced red is silky, sweet and well balanced, with red cherry fruit complemented by texture from old oak ageing.
- The name tells you what you need to know about the iron-rich soils, but not about the corresponding structure of the wine. Dense and concentrated, this is like a mini-Pommard in some respects, with muscular tannins, a touch of reduction and rich, flavorsome fruit. A label to watch if you’re a Pinot-phile.