Cantina Tombacco Biferno Rosso Riserva DOC Molise, Italy
Established in 1919, Cantina Tombacco is a family-owned winery based in the Veneto that crafts wines from several of Italy's appellations. Driven by value, authenticity, respect for the earth, and the celebration of Italy's indigenous varietals, the winery crafts clean, varietally correct wines that reflect their origins and have excellent price-to-quality ratios.
Molise is a small (23,475 acres under vine) region overshadowed by its more well-known neighbors - Abruzzo and Lazio to the north and Campania and Puglia to the south. Its relative obscurity belies its impressive history and winemaking cred; wine has been made here since about 500BC, and it has a terroir that is very favorable to the cultivation of grapes. Biferno, named after the river that runs through Molise, is one of three viticultural areas within Molise awarded DOC status.
Red wines made in Molise are typically blends of Montepulciano and Aglianico, which compliment each other beautifully. Aglianico's dark, brooding fruits, firm tannins, and bright acidity provide the perfect counterpoint to Montepulciano's plump, soft fruit characters and mild tannic structure; this is deliciously evident in today's wine.
Medium- to full-bodied, the 2020 Cantina Tombacco Biferno Rosso Riserva has aromas and flavors of blackberries, raspberries, and black cherries entwined with accents of brambly earth and herbs. The palate is plush and silky, with moderate tannins and bright acidity that gives the wine lift and brings it to a long finish.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14%
Producer Name: Cantina Tombacco
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Molise
Grape Varietals: Montepulciano, Aglianico
Vintage: 2020
Wine Style: RDry, Fuller-Bodied Red
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass Burgundy style bottle
Closure Style: Cork
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