The 2005 Valpolicella Superiore La Bandina is a bigger, richer wine than the Monti Garbi. It is a big, concentrated Valpolicella with tons of depth in its dark fruit, leather, licorice, spices and French oak. The wine needs some time in the glass for some rough edges to smooth out, but when it comes together it is completely irresistible. This is a delicious Valpolicella from Tenuta Sant’Antonio. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013.
Tenuta Sant’Antonio is one of the emerging producers from the eastern part of Valpolicella zone.
Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405