2011 La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon
La Sophia is akin to the great examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from the coastal areas of Tuscany: Maremma and Bolgheri. Similarly La Sophia draws comparison to legendary cabernets from Washington State rather than the plusher and fatter examples from Napa Valley.
La Sophia presents a great nose of cassis and cigar box mixed with pain grille and smoked prosciutto. On the palate there is great weight, firm and present tannins with balanced levels of acidity.
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Di Carne
The higher acidity and firmer tannins in this wine than our merlots benefit from pairing with fattier cuts of meat and from dishes that are higher in acidity. Pistachio-crusted lamb rack or a New York steak perfectly grilled are clear winners too.Vegetariano / Vegano
Braised broccoli stems, lemon cashew puree and toasted almonds is a vegetarian or vegan course that helps offer the fattiness and acidity that this wine requires.