Castello di Stefanago - Antonio e Giacomo Baruffaldi

Castellare Pavia Cabernet Sauvignon

8.71 ratings
-no pro ratings
Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
8.7

Was not happy with this on day one, so reinserted the cork and walked away...

Day 2 was much better. The nose is perfumed with licorice, truffles, bitter dark chocolate and dried dark fruits.

The palette is smooth with sandalwood, balsamic notes and leather. Tannins are integrated. On the finish, the wine tilts to the tart side, but in a pleasant way.

For sure, this needs O2 before consumption. It's dry and needs food to complement it. Can be further cellared, but won't evolve to a better spot, so drink over the next 24 months.

Was not happy with this on day one, so reinserted the cork and walked away...

Day 2 was much better. The nose is perfumed with licorice, truffles, bitter dark chocolate and dried dark fruits.

The palette is smooth with sandalwood, balsamic notes and leather. Tannins are integrated. On the finish, the wine tilts to the tart side, but in a pleasant way.

For sure, this needs O2 before consumption. It's dry and needs food to complement it. Can be further cellared, but won't evolve to a better spot, so drink over the next 24 months.

2 people found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016