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Wine Review: Rocca di Castagnoli – Le Pratola Merlot 2001

Wine Review: Rocca di Castagnoli - Le Pratola MerlotLe Pratola Merlot

Region: Tuscany

Country: Italy

Location: Pisa

Grape: Merlot

Year: 2011

Approx Price US$: $38

Alcohol content: 13.50 %

Red Wine: Super Tuscan

Date Drank: August 5th, 2012

Appearance: Dark purple, opaque, kind of purple black

Aroma: Woody, oaky and somewhat fruity

Taste: For an 11 year old Super Tusca, the first taste is not too heavy, kinda fruity, dark berries, lots of wood flavor coming from the french oak barrick and some flavors from the cork.

Pairing: Excellent wine for meats, stews or heavy pastas amongst others.