Variety: Petit Verdot
Region: Lazio
Country: Italy
Year: 2018
Price: $19.99
Tasting Notes (provided on the bottle): A wine made exclusively from Petit Verdot grapes is rare in Italy, but the variety has identified fully with Casale del Giglio's hitherto unexplored vine growing territory where extensive experimentation with non-native grape varieties and the introduction of innovative vineyard techniques have combined to produce wines of outstanding quality. An intense, lingering aroma of red berry fruit and cherry, green grassy tones and hints of myrtle and juniper lead into an elegant palate of velvety tannins and a spicy, white peppery finish.
Wine Folly: (Wine Folly, pg. 146). As Wine Folly suggests, this Petit Verdot possessed a full body, complemented by a high level of tannins and minimal sweetness. The floral smell of the primary odors violet and lilac was strong, and the combination of black cherry and plum was evident in the initial taste. Further, the sage was present in a slightly spicy finish. Of all of the wines that I have tasted to date, this Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot most accurately resembled its Wine Folly description.
My Review: One of the more bold wines that I have experienced, this Petit Verdot was floral in smell, and very powerful and tannic in taste. Its berry flavors were not overwhelming by any means, but it did have a nice hint of cherry and fig. Its full body mouth-feel transitioned into a slightly spicy, peppery finish which I thoroughly enjoyed. I believe this is my second favorite red wine that I have consumed so far.
I did not pair this wine with any food.
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