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Rivera Il Falcone Riserva 2006, Doc Castel Del Monte

Red Blend Red Blend
Puglia, Italy

$22.95 (177295)

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September 03, 2011

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Il Falcone is one of the classic labels of southern Italy’s Puglia region. It’s full bodied, soft and rich with...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Rivera's Il Falcone is a nicely mature, savoury, spicy and firm example, with modest mid-palate intensity but solid...

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Paul Forget
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This blend opens up with aromas of cherry, blueberry, sweet balsamic, leather, earthy and spicy. The palate has great structure with firm and gritty tannins, lively acidity and good fruit concentration. An explosion of flavours on the finish with a trace of minerality and silky tannins. A full bodied red with a lot of personality, strongly recommended.

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