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Valle Martello 2023 Brado Pecorino (Colline Teatine)

Rating
92
Price
$35
Variety
Region
Wine Type
Alcohol
13%
Bottle Size
750
Issue Date
11/1/2024
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The nose is luxuriously savory, with aromas of salted herbs sautéing in butter and cheese rind, as well as the invigorating tartness of fresh pineapple and lime. The palate is intensely citrus, although prominent peach flavors preserve that full, rich, almost buttery feel even against acid that's both assertive and abundant. Danielle Callegari

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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