Thursday, December 4, 2008

2004 Pratesi Toscana Locorosso $17.99 WS90 WA87

PRATESI
Toscana Locorosso 2004
Ripe and rich, with a solid core of fruit and ripe tannins. Lots of pepper, berry and chocolate character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Sangiovese. Best after 2007. 2,000 cases made. –JS
Score: 90
Release Price: $19
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Issue: Oct 31, 2006

2004 Pratesi Locorosso IGT
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Wine Advocate # 165 Jun 2006 Robert Parker 87
Drink: 2006 - 2009
$12 (12)
Aged in new and used oak barrels, this deep ruby-hued blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot offers abundant amounts of red and black currant scents along with hints of graphite, charcoal, and spice. It is a medium-bodied, well-made Italian red to consume over the next several years.

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