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WHAT: Abbona Papa Celso 2008 (red) Rating: NNNN
WHERE: Piedmont, Italy
WHY: Here’s an inscrutable Euro wine label. Space allows for only a partial deconstruction. The municipality, Dogliani, tells us it’s made from Dolcetto grapes, which usually yield sweet, simple wines. “DOGC” tells us these grapes were deemed superior and worthy of barrel aging for at least 18 months. Here’s an opportunity to try a lesser-known style packed with cocoa and dark fruit qualities, all held together with refined textures.
PRICE: 750 ml/$19.95
AVAILABILITY: At selected Vintages outlets (product #193730)
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