L'Aventure, Cote a Cote other_regions_italy The oak is nicely integrated

The oak is nicely integrated here

meaty nuances on the nose

(also from young vines planted in 1986)

Sadly the wine is heavily saddled with overripe aromas and a strong blast of 17% alcohol that are hard to see past

L'Aventure, Cote a Cote other_regions_italy The oak is nicely integratedThe 2018 Cte a Cte is a blend of 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and bright aromas of cranberries, blackberries, dusty earth, tea leaves and licorice. The medium bodied palate has expansive, spicy, juicy fruits in a silky frame, and it finishes very long and layered. 900 cases produced.