Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve 1999
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The 1999 Del Dotto Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Sangiovese. It has a vibrant stunning nose, a massive body, and rich balanced black cherry flavors with a hint of mint. It will age beautifully. Fifteen hundred cases were produced.
Dark, spicy, rich juice, raspberry, pine nut, sweet earthy nose with sweet tropical fruit and pomegranate flavors. This wine is high in glycerin and alcohol. Well balanced, a total mouthful of fruit.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.