98 Point Old Vine Zinfandel: 2020 Masca Del Tacco Old Vine Zinfandel Puglia
I bet that if we read “Zinfandel” on a wine label, our minds will immediately travel to the USA. Decanter magazine even said, “Zinfandel is a near-native grape of California.”
Zinfandel is Primitivo's twin brother. This grape arrived in the first half of the nineteenth century on the east coast of the United States, and in the second half of this century, it was transplanted to California, where today, it is considered a flagship wine.
Today’s offer is a unique and revolutionary Italian Old Vine Zin. If you love California Zins, you’ll absolutely adore this wine: A stunning 98-point, 2020 Masca Del Tacco Old Vine Zinfandel Puglia.
Masca del Tacco produces this Zin from a careful selection of grapes coming from the best areas in their vineyards, this wine is Italian-made, with an all-American style. The result is this 100% Old Vine Zinfandel, with a complex nose of blackberries and plum jam, red flowers, cocoa powder, mint, and iron, Full-bodied on the palate with creamy, smooth, tannins and a very long balsamic, and fruity persistence.
Puglia, aka “Tuscany of the South”, is a land filled with traditions, culture, alluring landscapes, pristine nature, amazing food, and most importantly (at least for wine lovers just like you and I) amazing wine producers, like Masca del Tacco. The estate was founded in 2010 when Felice Mergè bought and restored a century-old building. Owners and winemakers, Manlio and Felice Mergè perfectly combine traditional winemaking with modern state-of-the-art technology, with a simple yet powerful goal in mind: “honor the tradition, identity, and terroir, delivering outstanding wines made with passion, commitment, and experience.”
Masca del Tacco's amazing high quality has paid off and in the past years, it has gained the heart of some of the world's major wine critics, including the world-renowned Italian critic, Luca Maroni, who year after year blesses these wines with very high scores. This Old-Vine Zin was no exception, Maroni awarded this iconic wine with a 98-point score.
Today’s your chance to get this 98pt Old Vine Zin, at 60% off, that's the lowest price anywhere (+ free shipping on 6 more bottles!)
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