Castello di Amorosa
La Castellana Super Tuscan Blend
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
This "Lady of the Castle" - La Castellana - is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot, representing a "Super Tuscan" style with an unmistakable Napa Valley flair.
We bought this wine when we visited Castello di Amorosa in the spring of 2021. Sipping this wine brings us back to that day.
This is the 2014 vintage, offering a deep ruby hue with ripe, robust black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cassis notes complemented by black licorice, tomato leaf, delicate mint, dried oregano, star anise, fennel, nutmeg, vanilla, tobacco, clove, and leather notes with high alcohol clocking in at 14.8% ABV.
It's fragrant, soft, supple, and velveteen on the palate. Delish!
This "Lady of the Castle" - La Castellana - is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot, representing a "Super Tuscan" style with an unmistakable Napa Valley flair.
We bought this wine when we visited Castello di Amorosa in the spring of 2021. Sipping this wine brings us back to that day.
This is the 2014 vintage, offering a deep ruby hue with ripe, robust black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cassis notes complemented by black licorice, tomato leaf, delicate mint, dried oregano, star anise, fennel, nutmeg, vanilla, tobacco, clove, and leather notes with high alcohol clocking in at 14.8% ABV.
It's fragrant, soft, supple, and velveteen on the palate. Delish!
2014- rich raspberry and cranberry. Good earthy body, light spicy finish. Strong but smooth tannins
2014- rich raspberry and cranberry. Good earthy body, light spicy finish. Strong but smooth tannins
Feb 26th, 2021
2014 vintage Super Tuscan blend of 65% Cab Sau, 16% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot. Rich and flavorful - dark chocolate, olives, sandalwood, spices, very subtle black fruit undertones. Big entrance, flavorful mid-palate, nice finish with medium acidity and restrained, soft tannins.
2014 vintage Super Tuscan blend of 65% Cab Sau, 16% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot. Rich and flavorful - dark chocolate, olives, sandalwood, spices, very subtle black fruit undertones. Big entrance, flavorful mid-palate, nice finish with medium acidity and restrained, soft tannins.
Feb 16th, 2020
