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2014 Arcanum Italian (Tuscany) Red "Il Fauno di Arcanum"

Winery: Arcanum

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Il Fauno di Arcanum"

Wine Category: Italian (Tuscany) Red

Grape blend: 72% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon & 4% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Toscana

State or country: Italy

Price: $32

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 1, 2018

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Merlot based wine from Italy is very good. It opens with a new leather, barnyard and cedar like bouquet with a hint of cardamom. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth and juicy. The flavor profile is a cedar influenced red plum and flinty minerality blend with a touch of cranberry and pomegranate. The finish is rather dry with quickly disappearing dusty tannins. The Panel suggested pairing this wine is with a veal scaloppini or grilled pork. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The nose explodes with bright raspberries and wild berries, in addition to floral tones of lavender. Though a Bordeaux-style blend, the palate is more Burgundian with soft elegant tannins and textures. The slightly higher than usual acids firmly frame a potpourri of blueberry and sour cherry. The fruit slowly subsides giving way to exotic spice, reminiscent of cardamom and finishing with sweet black licorice.

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