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La Kiuva Arnad-Montjovet Vallée d'Aosta 2014
ItalyLa Kiuva is a tiny co-op in the Vallée d'Aoste, and Arnad-Montjovet is named for two small villages in the DOC. 75 percent of the blend is picotendro, the local name for nebbiolo, here found in small bunches of tiny grapes that mature well in these northern climes and yields intense fruit. The remaining 25 percent of the blend are local grapes gros vien, neyret, cornalin and fumin. This light, unpretentious, humble, herbal red is awash in black cherry fruit and bright shining acidity, while tannins are whisper fine. Wild herbs rule here, leading worked leather, subtle iodine, graphite, wild herbs, dried rose petals and thorns, all seasoned with light, fine peppery spices. Effortless on the palate, finishing with graphite and the imminent need for another glass.Tasted: 29 September 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: NebbioloUPC: 8033120770067
