Étoile du Raisin - 2007
Cascina Degli Ulivi
- Region
- Italy » Vino
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Cascina Degli Ulivi
- Vintage
- 2007
- Grapes
- Barbera, Dolcetto, Ancellotta
- Alcohol
- 15
- Sugar
- 0
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
With little expectation, Étoile du Raisin turned out to be a truly pleasant surprise. While the nose is quite natural, it presents beautifully with notes of leather, prunes, chocolate, black fruit jam, licorice root, sage, barnyard, and a notable amount of volatile acidity (VA), which is well-integrated and not disturbing. Despite the high alcohol content (around 15% ABV which you barely notice), it remains fresh with lovely mature tannins and great balance. Voluminous and rich, this wine is absolutely delicious.