Argiano NC Rosso Toscano 2006

$22.99 -- 90 points Wine Advocate

Purchase Argiano NC Rosso Toscano 2006

"The 2006 Non Confunditur is fat and super-ripe in its expression of dark plums, cherries, smoke, tar, herbs and licorice. It offers notable harmony and best of all, is a terrific value. Drink this fat, silky-textured red over the next few years. Non Confunditur is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels and larger casks. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. " -Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

Cheese Pairings: Aged Cheeses, Gorgonzola, Stilton

Food Pairings: Roasted Vegetables, Cured Red Meats, Lamb

Purchase Argiano NC Rosso Toscano 2006

Vintage: 2006

Region: Tuscany, Italy

Organic: No

Rating: 90 points

Lifespan: Drink through 2016

Grape: Blend

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