Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV 
£32.50; 15%
[Owner, Giovanni Manetti signature]
This Riserva served beside Fontodi’s regular Chianti Classico. This had more density, length and overt oak. Dense, deep ruby with a garnet tinge. Wood-like oak overtones (lighter toast?). Subtle, ripe, red fruit beneath – restrained. Some dried cherry notes. Pepper spice, and some earthy notes emerge. Medium-full body. Spicy, peppery red cherry. Pronounced, very grainy Sangiovese tannic structure. Smoky, gravelly mineral finish. Very savoury. Long. Hides its 15% ABV well!
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