Gigante has been producing some of
Friuli’s finest wines for the past 58 years and their 2007 vintage of is
no
exception. Pignolo
grapes Grown in rich marl soil along the eastern hills
of Friuli this wine has developed a powerful bouquet of leather, spice and petrichor
(that
pleasant smell of a first rainfall after a warm weather season). The flavor
profile is powerful and muscular, yet refined
and carries hints of plum, black currant and slight tanned leather, with a long
lip smacking finish. Made from 100% Pignolo
is
renowned for it’s intense tannic structure allowing a long life-span.
with 14 years
of aging this bottle is very ready to be enjoyed. Pair with red
meat, game for special occasion!