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Livadia Red Port 1895

Massandra, Crimea, Ukraine

Massandra
Crimea Ukraine
  • 96
    Points
  • The 1 064 best
    of 3 290 954
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  • 2 Pros of
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Food Pairing

Cheeses, biscuits, Kouvola licorice

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The Story

Begun by Prince Golitzin in the late 19th century, the Massandra Collection comprises examples of every  Massandra vintage, as well as European wines from the personal collection of Golitzin himself. While the primary  purpose of the collection was - and still is - for research purposes (i.e. to allow for study of the ageing process.), in more recent times the collection has taken on a commercial function in that it is used as a "deposit" in o...

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Brownish and Evolved

ending

Long, Flavorful and Extensive

flavors

Nutty, Blackberry, Licorice, Vanilla, Voluptuous and Honey

nose

Intense, Generous, Refined and Rich

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Warming, Medium tannin, Balanced, Complex, Concentrated, Mature, Medium-bodied, Rich, Perfumed, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Excellent

Written Notes

Bright, beautiful brown-red color. The nose is really intense, nutty and chocolatey, reminiscent of aged dark rum. A sweet, medium-bodied taste, with a medium-rich acidity that brings structure and a fairly high alcohol content with length in the aftertaste. Overall, an elegant, concentrated taste that differs from other Massandras in its vinous character. Alcohol dominates the aftertaste. Alcohol 18% and residual sugar 80 g/l. – JL 93p

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Origin

Crimea, Crimea

Grapes

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Drinking temperature

15-16C
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