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Shardana Valli di Porto Pinotext
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16½/20

Shardana Valli di Porto Pino 2011

Santadi, Cagliari, Sardinia, ItalyFragrant, warm spiced and floral, this blend of old vine carignano (over 100 years old, some pre-phylloxera) and shiraz from the sandy, southern, wild and rugged tip of Sardinia charms with its alluring and welcoming nose. The full-bodied palate continues the dark florality along with wild blackberry, thorns, scrubby dusky plum and blackberry. The supple, silken, expansive flow is framed with tuggy leathery tannins (reflective of a year in wood), anise and warming black pepper to the drying finish. Drinking well now, especially with roasted pork or fowl.Tasted: 27 June 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$39.00750mlprivate wine shops
AB$39.99750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Empson and CompanyDistributors: Empson Wines Canada
Blend: Carignano - ShirazCSPC: 117341UPC: 8015647750647