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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A floral nose of dried apricots, honeysuckle and peach; highlighted with nutmeg and date. The mouth is filled with intense flavors of nectarine, baked apple, and wild flower honey. Firm acidity pro-vides a crisp finish of citrus, pear, and spice. - Rich aromas of blueberry, black cherry, and cassis; with a touch of cedar and sweet vanilla. The mouth is layered with bright flavors of red currant, cocoa, and ripe plum. Velvety tannins fill the palate and provide a lengthy finish of dried red fruit and spice.
- The Truchard’s Vineyards fall within a transition zone between Carneros and Mt. Veeder, where it’s warm enough to fully ripen cabernet, but not so warm that the grapes lose their cool, juicy cherry flavor, firm tannin and mineral edge of acidity. These elements create a simple wine with impressive restraint, delicious with grilled lamb chops.
- A complex nose wild blueberry, cherry, and pomegranate-ate; with a touch of cedar, spice, and subtle mint. The mouth is smooth -layered with rich flavors of blackberry, plum jam, red currants, and sweet vanilla. Firm tannins fill the palate and provide an elegant finish of dried red fruits.
- A complex nose of plum, rhubarb, and wild strawberry; with hints of citrus blossom, tea, and earth. The mouth is silky; with bright flavors of cherry jam, cranberry, and sweet vanilla. Firm acidity and delicate tannins focus the palate and provide a lingering finish of spice and red fruit.
- Rich aromas of blackberry, plum, and blueberry; with hints of vanilla, earth, and white pepper. The mouth is filled with jammy flavors of cassis, boysenberry, and black cherry; followed by mineral and cracked black pepper. Mouth-filling tannins provide an opulent finish of fruit and spice.
- Rich aromas of cherry, boysenberry, and cassis; with a hint of cedar, tobacco, and mint. The mouth is filled with ripe jammy flavors of plum, wild berries, and sweet vanilla Round tannins and firm acidity provide a lengthy finish of spice and red fruits.
- Tropical aromas of honeysuckle, pineapple and jasmine, with highlights of passion fruit and vanilla. The mouth is bright and clean, with flavors of white nectarine, pear, and fresh apricot. Firm acidity provides a lengthy finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.
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Intense aromas of tropical fruit, lemon zest, and fresh pear; combined with fig, vanilla, and spice. The mouth is rich - filled with bright flavors of wildflower honey, green apple, and nutmeg. Firm acidity provides a bright finish of citrus, mineral, and toasted oak.