NoseThe broad, earthy nose has typical notes of nutmeg, red rose and spicy nuances cloverose
FlavorThe palate has great thrust but is balanced and mouthfilling, with a long finish
Lazio At a Glance
Region NameLazio
Lazio is a region in central Italy, and home to the ancient capital city of Rome. The region’s reputation is mainly based on its white wines, the mainstay grape varieties being Trebbiano, Malvasia di Candia and Malvasia Puntinata.
Score: 89Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Amarasco, a varietal Cesanese, opens in the glass with a dusty mix of dark florals and musky black currants. It’s silky-smooth with tart wild berry fruits motivated by mineral-tinged acidity and sour citrus. This finishes with a tart concentration leaving red plum hints to linger.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastMade entirely of native grape Cesanese, this has subtle aromas of tilled soil, baking spice and a whiff of dark-skinned fruit. The firm palate offers black currant, licorice and bitter almond alongside assertive, rather raspy tannins. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Amarasco, a varietal Cesanese, opens slowly with a nuanced display of musky black and red currants and savory herbs. This is soft and fleshy in feel, gaining traction through its tart blackberry fruit and hints of sour citrus. A mix of fine tannins and residual acids lingers as this tapers off long yet understated and bitter. Some cellaring may help to unlock further depths, but I’m not convinced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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