{"id":73929,"date":"2019-09-02T12:42:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T10:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citra.it\/?p=73929"},"modified":"2019-09-05T09:46:27","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T07:46:27","slug":"wine-enthusiast-october-2019-usa-press-reviews-mentions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citra.it\/en\/wine-enthusiast-october-2019-usa-press-reviews-mentions\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Enthusiast \u2013 October 2019 (USA press reviews\/mentions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ADVANCE BUYING GUIDE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>C<\/strong><strong>AROSO <\/strong><strong>Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP Riserva <\/strong><strong>2015 \u2013 90 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cA well-concentrated nose of black cherry and berry aromas shows good integration with baking spice and tobacco tones. There\u2019s a smooth entry to the medium-bodied palate, with rounded tannins and integrated acidity building a nice home for the dense cherry and berry core. This is a polished, modern Montepulciano that will please many.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>FERZO Pecorino IGP Terre di Chieti 2018 \u2013 89 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cA delicate yet delightful nose of lemon peel, melon rind, sea spray and white blossoms starts off this elegant white. There\u2019s a pleasing grip of tangy minerality on the medium-bodied palate, with flavors of ripe melon and tart peach pushing through.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>FERZO Passerina IGP Terre di Chieti 2018 \u2013 88 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cPretty aromas of yellow field flower, green melon and crushed stone start off this white. There\u2019s adequate weight and balance to the palate, giving a solid home to the ripe melon and stone fruit flavors.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>FERZO Cococciola IGP Terre di Chieti 2018 \u2013 88 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cFaint aromas of lemongrass, apple and pine carry to the light- to medium-bodied palate. There\u2019s ample energy to the tangy palate, driven by fresh fruit and herbal elements that end slightly creamy yet brisk.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CITRA Montepulciano d\u2019Abruzzo DOP 2017 \u2013 86 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThis light-bodied Montepulciano is bright and fruity, driven by tart cherry and wild berry flavors. Peppery splice and delicate tannins frame the fruit, giving it enough structure to be a welcome addition to the dinner table.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CITRA Cabernet Sauvignon Terre di Chieti IGP 2017 \u2013 85 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cA faint nose of red currant, tilled earth and peppercorn carries to the light-bodied palate. This is soft in feel and framed by delicate tannins and easygoing acidity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CITRA Merlot Terre di Chieti IGP 2017 \u2013 85 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cA light nose of baked cherry and earthy flowers carries to the rounded, soft palate. A solid framing of bright acidity and polished tannins offer support.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>CITRA Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGP 2017 \u2013 84 points<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThis straightforward Sangiovese delivers dark cherry, peppercorn and tobacco on the nose. The palate is smooth on entry, with a light concentration of tart cherry surrounded by bits of spice.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADVANCE BUYING GUIDE CAROSO Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP Riserva 2015 \u2013 90 points \u201cA well-concentrated nose of black cherry and berry aromas shows good integration with baking spice and tobacco tones. There\u2019s a smooth entry to the medium-bodied palate, with rounded tannins and integrated acidity building a nice home for the dense cherry and berry core. 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