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Vino Rosso Torre-Kalena, Steiger-Kalena - 2019

Name: Vino Rosso Torre-Kalena, Steiger-Kalena
Brand: Steiger-Kalena
SKU: 49841
Price: 64.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 49841 750 mL

Italy's least-known region, Molise, is a boon for finding gems like this gorgeous red wine. It's made of mostly Montepulciano, Aglianico and Tintilia grapes that are planted in clay soils. Full-bodied and pure dark fruits on the palate. Pair with cavatelli pasta in a red sauce.

$64.96/ Single Bottle

$779.52/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Italy

Region

Molise

Producer

Steiger-Kalena

Grape Variety

Montepulciano

Aglianico

Tintilia

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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