Reto Blend Vicentin Family Mendoza - 2016 côtes-du-rhône wines

Reto Blend Vicentin Family Mendoza - 2016 côtes-du-rhône winesIntense deep red with violet tints, brilliant. Fruity aromas are cherry, raspberry, menthol, light smoked tobacco, spicy chocolate. Entry sweet, round, balanced and very fresh, highlighting the red fruits strawberry, cherry, raspberry of elegant ripe tannins. Smoked towards the end of the mouth. Freshness, excellent acidity; medium high persistence.

Palate: Lusciously sweet and smooth

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Governo is the wine making technique (invented in Tuscany in the 14th century) where part of the grape harvest is dried ('parziale appassite') and added to the fermenting wine later ('ripassere')

well integrated tannins and superb persistence

well-marked with a distinct freshness and flavour but firm on the profile of softness

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