2016 Luigi Ferrando Etichetta Nera Mourvedre sandalwood

sandalwood

Jean-Louis Chave had done some preblending of the 2017 Hermitage at the time of my visit

where the cherry notes of the Sangiovese grape are rounded off by the rounder and fuller taste of Cabernet Sauvignon

- 96 points Bob Campbell MW

Made from merlot 60%

2016 Luigi Ferrando Etichetta Nera Mourvedre sandalwoodThe Ferrando wines were the very first wines we imported to the United States back in January 1980. This was at a time when Carema and Erbaluce were unknown to almost anyone who did not live within 50 kilometers of Torino. It has been our particular pleasure and satisfaction to see the growing respect for these exceptional wines within the American market, further proof of the compelling, almost mystical aura that is at the core of the series of wines