Winery - Tenute Rubino
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nicely aged and integrated, this sophisticated expression of Malvasia Bianca from the Salento at the southern tip of Puglia opens with creamy notes of almond paste, exotic fruit and butterscotch. The wine is dense, rich and soothing on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Salento, or the tip of the “heel” of the boot of Italy, is an excellent area for rosé. Arguably it is the best. This expression made from native Negroamaro grapes offers a bright ruby color and sweet aromas of raspberry, almond and wild cherry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here is a dense and intense Primitivo with exotic spice, clove, ground cinnamon and nutmeg backed by plump red fruit and toasted notes. A very nice ensemble with roundness and harmony and a rock-solid build. Cellar the wine for at least two more years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A luminous, fruity 80-20 Chardonnay-Malvasia blend from the southern Puglia region that showcases aromas of white fruit pulp, peach and citrus. You’ll get pretty, pear-like flavors in the mouth, good intensity and refreshing crispness on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An initial blast of musky earth wears off to reveal blueberry, blackberry and ripe red fruit. The wine performs well in the mouth thanks to firm tannins and good acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Susumaniello is a little-known indigenous grape of Southern Italy that shows great promise and persistency. This expression boasts modern aromas of soft toasted oak, vanilla, Spanish cedar and pipe tobacco, The wine is thick and velvety with slightly sweet flavors of chocolate fudge.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The wine opens with rich aromas of chocolate, leather and tobacco and segues to black fruit, plum and ripe cherry. Great attention had been paid here to portray the Primitivo grape in a modern key and to show the potential of the grape. 4 g/l RS.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Marmorelle, a blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia Bianca, delivers an awkward, slightly thorny bouquet of chopped sage and mint. You’ll also get background notes of white stone and drying talc powder.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a Vermentino from southern Puglia with thick, saturated tones of sun-ripened fruit, dried apricot and honey. The wine has a fun, generous personality and thick density in the mouth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s an attractive meaty or earthy quality to this Primitivo that gives the wine dimension and personality. Black olive, red berry and spice come through and the wine tastes thick and succulent in the mouth. It leaves a lingering endnote of spice and smoke. 4 g/l RS.
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