The 2009 Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Rosso Brauros is a savory blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Refosco. The wine opens with an inky dark appearance and bitter flavors of fresh prune, sour cherry and roasted coffee bean. The general thickness, opulence and perceived softness of the wine comes in direct contrast to the astringent bitterness of the finish. A few more years in the bottle might help this wine lose its nervous edge. Drink: 2014-2017.
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