2006 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma
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The 2006 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma, the estate's top bottling, is gorgeous in this vintage. The excessive French oak that plagued some vintages seems toned down and what emerges is a firm yet juicy core of dark, black fruit. Smoke, tar, licorice and leather struggle to come forward on the finish, and ultimately this remains a stubborn wine in need of at least several further years in bottle.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Villa Gemma, the estate’s top bottling, is gorgeous in this vintage. The excessive French oak that plagued some vintages seems toned down and what emerges is a firm yet juicy core of dark, black fruit. Smoke, tar, licorice and leather struggle to come forward on the finish, and ultimately this remains a stubborn wine in need of at least several further years in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. Importer: Masciarelli Wine Company, Weymouth, MA; tel. (781) 335-6620