The 2004 Le Cupole di Trinoro is made in a style that deftly balances concentration with a sense of near-weightlessness in its expression of candied red cherries, smoke, minerals and herbs. It offers notable length on the palate, with an open, sweet personality and fine tannins to round out the finish. Another year of bottle age should help soften the tannins further. In 2004 the Cupole is a blend of 55% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdo, 4% Cesanese and 4% Uva di Troia, all of which were harvested between the first week of October and the middle of November. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014.
Importer: T. Edward Wines, Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504