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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Colorful and tantalizing with its cherry, cola, earthy, cinnamon and tea spice scents and flavors gliding smoothly across the palate. This wine is bright and polished with a refined structure. The dazzling acidity keeps the wine dancing on the palate through the satisfying finish that leaves you wanting more. - Inviting aromas of white peaches; vibrant and well-textured. The acidity and light oak presence allows the wine to evolve in the mouth, leaving a lively stone fruit and citrus flavor. 15% of wine was fermented in oak barrels. The stainless steel tanks and barrels were stirred frequently to impart complexity from the lees. 100% malolactic fermentation.
- Intense flavors of grapefruit and melon. A juicy mid palate with bright acidity and a long finish. The grapes were harvested in cool conditions and gently handled to optimize fruit expression. Low temperature fermentation enhances Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characteristics.