Terredora di Paolo Fatica Contadina Taurasi 2009
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This gripping, delicious wine seamlessly weaves together sensations of blue flower, exotic incense, ripe black cherry, mature plum, cracked pepper, mocha, clove and graphite. It’s already delicious and well balanced, with bracing tannins and racy acidity, but give it time to soften and develop complexity. Drink 2019–2029. Cellar Selection.
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James Suckling
Lots of old-bark, dark-chocolate, cedar and walnut character with dark fruit. Full body, soft tannins and a rich, juicy finish with lots of flavor and chocolate undertones. Drink now or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 Taurasi is a darkly saturated red wine with thick layers of dried fruit, prune, blackberry, rum cake and volcanic ash. The ongoing motif presented by this wine underlines its powerful and muscular side. It also offers an extra edge, thanks to the slightly evolved aromas of licorice and tar that remind you of Taurasi's long aging potential. It finishes with a firm tannic grip.
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