2016 Chateau Pavie (750ml) Vinho Verde Sassicaia’s success prompted the Italian

Sassicaia’s success prompted the Italian government to grant the wine its own appellation

Each year when compared to other Petit†Verdot vineyards

showing the plush side of the estate without sacrificing structure

a rare distinction that underscores both quality and staying power

2016 Chateau Pavie (750ml) Vinho Verde Sassicaia’s success prompted the ItalianAbout This Wine The 2016 Pavie a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Very deep purple black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and crme de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full bodied and built like a brick house, it has a solid