Tenuta della Famigliæcchi Val delle Rose Poggio al Leone Riserva (Red)

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  • 2021

    Tenuta della Famigliæcchi Val delle Rose Poggio al Leone Riserva (Red) 2021 - OutstandingTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

    A hint of reduction hiding a fair bit of oak on the nose. Lots of black cherries. Classy and with subtly international pretensions of grandeur. Lots of fruit with a rich opulence, lots of acidity, and lots of Italianate tannins, all held together by generously ripe alcohol and a tight, disciplined structure. Spice and complexity on the finish - this is a classy wine that opts for style over fashion. Despite all that richness and decadent spice, it has a freshness and acidity that just keeps everything perfectly balanaced. A tiny hint of liquorice and eucalyptus as this opens up adds another dimension to the black and red cherries and slightly woody tannins. Moreish, delicious, traditional. Aristocratic.

    Tasted September 2024

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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).

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