Millepassi
BOLGHERI DOC SUPERIORE
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
TASTING NOTES
The colour is brilliant, deep intense garnet red with violet nuances. Ample and clean, intense bouquet with notes of berries (blueberry and blackberry), spices (cinnamon and pepper) and cocoa flavours. The taste is full, harmoniuos and warm, with silky tannins and spicy long finish.
ORIGIN OF THE NAME
Millepassi, italian for "one thousand steps", refers to an ancient Roman road crossing the estate and to the old Roman measure of length "milium" that corresponds to 1.480 meters.
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James Suckling
Millepassi 2011
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
CloseScore: 90 points. This is clearly the best wine ever from here, with currants, minerals, light mint and flowers. Full body with firm tannins and an intense finish. This is so polished and gorgeous. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot. A long life ahead of it: better in 2017.
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James Suckling
Millepassi 2009
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore: 94 points. My Five Top Weekly Wine Picks by James Suckling
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James Suckling
Millepassi 2009
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close Pdfbody, with very fine tannins and a long finish of currants and spices. Love the length and texture to this. Better in 2014 but so delicious and balanced now. Best wine ever from here.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Millepassi 2009
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore: 94 points. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, thid opens with spicy aromas of dried ginger, licorice and herb. It shows power and determination in terms of its bold fruit and concentration. Drink now, or hold it for 10 years. M.L.
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James Suckling
Millepassi 2008
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore: 92 points. The currant and mineral character in this wine is very beautiful. Full bodied, with super integrated and pretty tannins and hints of minerals and fresh herbs. Love the finish. Best after 2012.
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Wine Enthusiast
Millepassi 2007
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore: 92 points. Millepassi (one- thousand footsteps) is an austere and sophisticated Bolgheri blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. The wine is very ripe (just shy of being exaggeratedly mature or jammy) with bright aromas of strawberry, spice, blackberry and dense chocolate. M.L.
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Vintages Classics Collection
Millepassi 2006
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore: 94 points. Blackberry and cherry aromas follow through to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A racy and polished red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best after 2011. James Suckling.
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Wine Spectator
Millepassi 2006
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Close PdfScore:94 points. Blackberry and cherry aromas folow through to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a long flavorful finish. A racy and polished red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best after 2011. 500 cases made. James Suckling
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