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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In the glass Artisan Merlot shows deep dark ruby. On the nose it offers black cherry, Santa Rosa plum, with a hint of chocolate. On the palate it shows off concentrated cherry and plum flavors, rich mouth-feel and well-integrated tannins. - In the glass this Merlot shows deep dark ruby. On the nose it offers black cherry, Santa Rosa plum, with a hint of chocolate. On the palate it shows off concentrated cherry and plum flavors, rich mouth-feel and well-integrated tannins.
- On the nose Artisan Pinot Noir shows off nice Oriental Spice with highlights of Maraschino and dark cherries followed by plum, strawberries, mocha, vanilla and sandalwood. On the palate the finish is firm and spicy with the underlying minerality, also has more acidity and less oak than past efforts.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Pinot noir is a lovely cherry stain red, it is juicy refreshing with light tannins and light cranberry notes.
- Smooth and spicy, this Zin offers a lovely integration of blackberry, toasty oak, raspberry and a touch of blueberry.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. Lingering raspberries, white pepper and spice pair beautifully with your favorite meats and tomato sauces.
- A lovely blend of Merlot, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Country Syrah, Lodi Zinfandel, and Dry Creek Valley Carignane. Soft supple and red fruit forward with hints of oak.
- Artisan Chardonnay shows a color of Golden straw. It shows rich aromas of honey dew melon, apple and mango. On the palate it has a full rich body, lush fruit flavors of honeydew, crisp apple with notes of lychee and honey.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Chardonnay is bright and tropical with fresh pineapple and grapefruit . Delightful as ana aperitif or paired with your favorite white meats and salads.
- Artisan Pinot Grigio is a soft California Pinot Grigio with light peach and stone fruit notes overlaying a light grassy character that is typical of this region. A wonderful sipping wine, or pair against light fare using caution not to overwhelm this delicate little guy.
- The Artisan Sauvignon Blanc is everything I'd hope for in a value Sauvignon Blanc. Soft, fresh lemon aromas give way to a satisfying and refreshing palate of lemon curd, lime, and just a hint of grapefruit. Unlike most New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs this wine will not overwhelm with grapefruit citrus. Instead it is rounded by a nice creaminess that does not sacrifice the freshness of the fruit nor the crispness of wine. A great Sauvignon Blanc for any season.
- In the glass Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon shows an intense ruby red. On the nose it offers up aromas of plum and black cherry & classic underlying cedar background. On the palate it shows extraordinarily smooth texture. The ample acidity is nicely integrated with just a trace of tannin and a wisp of oak, and carries the fruit through to a rich finish.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This mountain grown Cabernet Sauvignon is complex with vanilla and currant wrapped in dark cherry, chocolate and oak. The long finish perfectly compliments red meats.
- The name was coined in 1988 by a group of vintners who sought to establish standards of identification for a category of American blended wines made with traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. The name Meritage (a compound of the words merit and heritage) was chosen from over 6,000 entries in an international contest held by these vintners. The purpose of The Meritage Association is to help identify quality American wine blends that, because they're not made with at least 75 percent of a single variety, can't use the variety name on the label.