Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano 2005 RED Italy

Farnese's flagship red has won top medals every year since first released in 1998...the reason being that it's meticulously handmade by Filippo Baccalaro from just a few rows of Montepulciano grapes grown in the Abruzzo's highest oldest - and according to many - greatest vineyard. As you'd expect of Farnese's top-of-the-range red there's a seemingly endless depth of flavour here. And it's clearly hard to resist - the judges at London's International Wine Challenge award it a medal every year and this fine 2005 has been also included in Oz Clarke's latest Buying Guide. Strong ruby red colour with violet hues richly fruity with a strong aroma of wild berries and prunes and warming spicy notes from ageing in oak barriques. Soft well-balanced and perfectly harmonious.

Per bottle price from: £8.59
Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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