Villa Calicantus - La Superiora Bardolino Superiore Classico 2020 (750ml) Langhorne Creek

Villa Calicantus - La Superiora Bardolino Superiore Classico 2020 (750ml) Langhorne CreekAvresir comes from the oldest vines (18 yrs old) from the highest part of the hill around the villa, a mere 30m away from the vines that make the La Superiora. There is more limestone influence in the soil here. Because there is no Riserva category in Bardolino, Daniele uses Avresir, Riserva spelled backwards. The co harvest of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, and Sangiovese is fermented in a small stainless steel vat, which allows Daniele to have a

on right bank of the Rhone

The combination of aromas and flavors (apple

black forest cake and oolong tea scents with touches of pencil shavings and dusty soil

The rich red-berry aromas are complemented by notes of cool fresh pepper and hints of dark chocolate

Intense and persistent perlage

Accents of coffee and minerality

cassis and leather are classic of a Cabernet and the Cline Cab has it all

but there's enough depth and structure here to warrant a solid 2-4 years of bottle age

a gentle soak

While the core of the palate is defined by opulence

Made since the island winery’s inception

Beautiful blueberries and blackberries with some blackcurrants and flowers on the nose