Drei Donà - Tenuta La Palazza - Pruno Sangiovese Riserva 1997 (3L) Malbec Blend

Drei Donà - Tenuta La Palazza - Pruno Sangiovese Riserva 1997 (3L) Malbec BlendDeeply colored to the point of nearly purple, this opens with aromas of French oak and leather. The palate is dominated by oak, featuring coconut, raw coffee bean and vanilla with just the barest hint of stewed prune. It lacks fruit richness to stand up to the oak. Assertive, raspy tannins leave an extremely astringent finish.

fermenting on native yeast before aging 10 months in barrel

it offers a beautifully ripe

” (02/2026)

and often cassis

Finishing with upright tannins and bright acidity

the legendary Albariño (approximately 70%) with those of the singular Loureira and Caiño Blanco

and fresh sage

and 2% Petit Verdot that spent 21 months in 60% new French oak

all aged 16 months in 50% new French oak

Work was monitored right from winter pruning to harvesting which took place in November 2004

Infante Dom Henriques planted the first vines on the island of Madeira

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