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Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella, Veneto Italy
88 Points

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Vintage: 2013
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -285585
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WineScores' Review

Rustic, spiced, cherries.
Made from traditional Veronese varieties Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, the Bonacosta is named for the foot of the hillside vineyards in the classico zone.
You'll notice a new label on this well-known wine.
Notes of spiced cherries, saddle leather blackberry, chocolate covered espresso beans and dried herbs are anchored to an earthy core. Fine tannins across the palate add texture and it has decent structure with an espresso and cocoa finish. Straightforward, a little rustic and perfect for tomato-based pastas, grilled meats and most Italian cheeses and dishes.


 
Recommended Pairings
Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium , Italian Food, Tomatoes and Tomato Sauces, GONE CRACKERS


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2015-10-28 12:15:03.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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87 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -632919

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20214

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -99424

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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

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Bodegas Bianchi 'Finca Los Primos' Cabernet Sauvignon, San Rafael, Argentina
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -632919

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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -24211

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95 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -114314

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -469924

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -160374

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -160374

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Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -897082

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90 Points

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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -139220

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Bartier Bros. Grenache~Syrah~Mourvedre, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Bartier Bros. Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -84905

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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209

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El Petit Bonhomme, Jumilla Spain
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -169383

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Culmina Family Winery 'Hypothesis', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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El Esteco 'Blend de Extremos' Malbec~Malbec, Argentina
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -10921

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El Esteco 'Finca Notables' Tannat, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161120

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Moon Curser Tempranillo, Okanagan Valley, BC
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -778019

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -384040

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Bartier Bros. 'The Orchard Row', Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158967

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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843

Ranking: 16.001394
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Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Moon Curser Touriga Nacional, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -30841

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Roche Wines Chateau, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Bartier Bros. Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -84905

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92 Points

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -479337

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -14963

Ranking: 22.001296
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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231712

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Hester Creek 'Old Vines' Merlot, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -77347

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90 Points

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