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2005 Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Sicilia IGT - Italy, Sicily, Sicilia IGT (8/26/2011)
Very interesting, in a good way. I bought about a half case of this 5 years ago for $9.99 a bottle. I kept one or two back to see what happens with age, and this wine is taking on tertiary flavor characteristics reminiscent of a good southern Rhone. The palate is floral with some tropical and white fruit notes. Added to that is a back palate depth and meatyness that I find in a good Roussane/Marsanne. I know that seems odd, but there it was. Any negative bitterness that existed in this wine when it was new and fresh is gone. Excellent balance, right on the edge between very good and excellent. (87 pts.)
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