1997 Mormoreto Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting notes
Rich, dense, and darkly colored, the 1997 Mormoreto is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It reveals weedy notes intermixed with red and black currant fruit and toasty oak. Austere and medium weight, with astringent tannin in the moderately-endowed finish, it can be drunk over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
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Robert Parker
Daniel Thomases, Vinous
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Dark ruby-garnet. Blackcurrant, game and a whiff of cabernet franc herbaceousness on the open, fragrant nose; comes across as a bit green at the moment. Very Bordeaux-like in flavor and style; medium-bodied, elegant in texture, and sweeter and spicier than on the nose. But some slightly tough tannins and finishing astringency suggest that the grapes were picked a bit too early.
About the producer
The Frescobaldi family has a long history stretching back a thousand years – a noble family integral to Florence’s development. They have made wine since the 1300s and today own estates across Tuscany, including Tenuta Luce in Brunello di Montalcino.