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WTN: Rosso "Mariuta", Marina Sgubin, 2000

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A blend of Refosco, Schioppettino (Ribolla Nera) and Cabernet Sauvignon. No wood.

Mrs. Sgubin employs totally organic methods in her vines, located in Scriò di Dolegna in the western part of Collio DOC area, stuck between Colli Orientali DOC and Slovenia border.

12,5% ABV

Dark purple hue with no signs of maturity at the edge. Nose of autumn leaves/sous-bois, liquorice root, plum jelly and candied peels with, in time, an earthy/smoky note; all translated onto the palate. Compact mouthfeel, concentrated but not massive. Firm tannins take control by mid-palate towards the finish, with some Refosco lively acidity throughout. Needs (and deserves) quite some breathing time to soften a bit the tannins and expand the fruit. Ripe cherries, nuts and cocoa on the finish. Somehow closed, if accessible. Tasty and "younger" than their great Merlot from same year. :smile:

Paired with roasted irish lamb and a course of mixed italian hard cheeses.

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