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2010 Fortissimo
Winemaker's Notes
Fortissimo is our way of paying respect to the pioneers of Tuscany who challenged the traditions of wine making to gain recognition for their wines.
The 2010 Fortissimo is as outstanding as we thought it would be; all the components are married seamlessly together. The large format puncheons and Hungarian oak ensure that the oak’s presentation is subtle in the finished wine. Overall the wine has fantastic and nuanced layers of flavour.
Pairings
Veal Osso Bucco or Tuscan Roast Lamb with rosemarry crust.
| Region: | Black Sage Bench, Osoyoos Lake District, Golden Mile |
|---|---|
| Soil Type: | Varied |
| Age of Vines: | 16+ years |
| Yield: | 3 tons per acre |
| Production: | 370 cases |
| Alcohol: | 14.4% |
| Aging: | 18 months in French and Hungarian Oak Barrels and Puncheons, 11% New |
90
…It’s medium-full bodied, dry, dusty earthy and quite refined. The length is very good to excellent. Best 2014 to 2018.
David Lawrason
91
…The nose shows more lift and elegance than its more expensive stablemates, a prime example of a ‘lesser’ wine delivering more of what makes wine pleasurable: balance, freshness, florality, drinkability…
John Szabo, MS | Tasted: December 2012
90
It’s medium-full bodied, dry, dusty earthy and quite refined. The length is very good to excellent. Best 2014 to 2018.
David Lawrason
91
The nose shows more lift and elegance than its more expensive stablemates, a prime example of a ‘lesser’ wine delivering more of what makes wine pleasurable: balance, freshness, florality, drinkability
John Szabo, MS | Tasted: December 2012
90
It’s medium-full bodied, dry, dusty earthy and quite refined. The length is very good to excellent. Best 2014 to 2018.
David Lawrason
91
The nose shows more lift and elegance than its more expensive stablemates, a prime example of a ‘lesser’ wine delivering more of what makes wine pleasurable: balance, freshness, florality, drinkability
John Szabo, MS
