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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Deep ruby. Sexy, mineral-tinged cherry and red berry scents are complicated by vanilla and wood smoke. Sweet and energetic, offering juicy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. A suave violet pastille quality comes up on the nervy finish, which shows very good clarity and smooth tannins. - A lightly grippy version, with tar and warm stone notes lining the dark currant and raspberry confiture flavors. A stony firmness extends through the finish, giving this a pleasant austerity.
- Energetic bay leaf, black olive, tobacco and dried star anise notes stud a core of dark plum and blackberry fruit. A tobacco edge holds the finish, with mouthwatering acidity carrying everything. Very solid.
- Vivid ruby. Sexy, mineral-accented cherry and dark berry scents are complicated by notes of vanilla, licorice and black cardamom. Sweet and incisive on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and spicier with air. A suave floral pastille note comes up on the silky, clinging finish, which shows excellent clarity and barely perceptible tannins.
- "Well-packed, with raspberry and blackberry pâte de fruit notes, studded with anise and briar details. Dense yet racy. Mouthwatering acidity drives the finish, which reveals ample grip in reserve.
- Opaque ruby. Sexy, spice-accented blackberry and cherry compote aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice pastille and violet, with subtle olive and mineral nuances in the background. Shows excellent clarity and energy on the palate, offering bitter cherry and dark berry preserve flavors that become sweeter with air. Lithe, emphatically floral and penetrating, finishing with excellent thrust and smooth, late-arriving tannins.
- Glass-staining purple. Deeply concentrated dark fruit aromas are brightened by zesty minerals and complicated by smoky bacon and Indian spice qualities. Broad and fleshy, with dense cassis and blueberry flavors and a bitter note of cherry skin. Gains freshness with air, taking a turn to brighter red fruits on the finish. This rich, complex wine finishes with youthfully tight grip and lingering spiciness.
- "Ruby-red. The nose displays bright, spice-laced aromas of red fruits and fresh flowers, with a zesty mineral element emerging with air. Conveys very good focus and lift on the palate, offering nervy raspberry and violet pastille flavors plus an exotic touch of blood orange. Lively and seamless Crozes with strong finishing cut and even tannins coming in late.
- Bright purple. Complex, highly aromatic scents of red berries, smoky minerals, fresh flowers and Asian spices. Perfumed and alluringly sweet in the mouth, with a velvety texture and sweet raspberry and floral pastille flavors that become spicier with air. There's something pinot-like here that's very appealing. Juicy acidity gives energy and bite to the tangy, gently tannic, focused finish. The excellent 2010 bottling of this wine is evolving at a snail's pace, by the way.
- Delas Syrah is a seriously endowed, opaque purple-colored effort revealing notes of ink, lead pencil shavings, blackberries, toast, licorice, pepper and a liqueur of minerality. This full-bodied, somewhat reserved St.-Joseph is built for long-term aging.
- This has good energy, with a racy, vivid core of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry fruit, laced with bramble, sweet tapenade and anise notes. A buried iron edge carries the finish.
- Red Rather tightly packed, with loganberry, bitter plum and raspberry coulis notes forming the core, while bay, black tea and anise accents add range and extend the finish. A lovely lavender hint echoes at the very end.
- Ripe but tender, with soft-edged plum, blackberry and fig notes framed by whiffs of coffee and charcoal.
- This offers a deep, tight matrix of black fruit and stone, fine tannins keeping the wine taut despite its density. It lasts on earthiness, the flavors recalling fresh matsutakes and dried herbs.
- Bursting with Viognier character: apricots, peaches and preserved citrus fruit. The palate is both smooth and fresh, with hints of spice.
- Deliciously plump, with pear, peach and green fig notes bouncing along, lined with anise, chartreuse and melon rind accents. The long finish flows wonderfully.
- Citrus and tart dominate with a bit of mineral on the nose. Citrus, pear, mineral on the palate with a bit of oak. Medium finish. Very good with chicken pesto and pasta.
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It’s moderately weighty, but also refreshing, with bright notes of pineapple, star anise and balsam fir.