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Villa Forano is owned by Count Lucangeli in Appignano near Macerata in the Marche region of central Italy. |
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Mixed Case Deal
2008 Le Piagge Colli Maceratasi Bianco, 2007 Monteferro Colli Maceratasi Bianco, 2008 Occhido Di Gallo IGT Marche Rosato, 2008 Montelipa Colli Maceratasi Rosso, 2006 Rosso Piceno, 2003 Bulciano Rosso Piceno (1 bottle of each)
 Mixed Case Price: £59.95
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 20 hectares of land are under vine. Much recent investment in replanting, modernizing equipment and improving the cellar has produced great wines.
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 My daughter who lived in Macerata had discovered the delights of this vineyard and following a visit in 2007 I vowed one day to include Villa Forano in the list of Harlequin Wines. In September this year we achieved this aim.
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Villa Forano 2008 Le Piagge Colli Maceratesi Bianco DOC
Straw-coloured with gray tones, with shades of delicate salty freshness, hints of white fruits such as apple and pear, sensations of acacia flowers and chamomile, dry, very fresh with a soft balance and fair structure. A blend of 80% Maceratinto and 20%Trebbiano grapes.
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Villa Forano 2007 Monteferro Colli Maceratesi Bianco DOC
Well structured, complex with a straw coloured golden reflections, intense aroma and persistent hints of exotic fruit ripe spicy fruit compote, honey and chamomile. Dry, cool and soft, a remarkable structure and excellent body. A blend of 90% Maceratinto and 10% Malvasia grapes.
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Villa Forano 2008 Occhio Di Gallo IGT Marche Rosato
Cherry red colour with a hint of light red. Fragrances ranging from floral to fruity with a suggestion of cyclamen, plum and fresh red berries. The mouth is very pleasant, of good structure and typical freshness. A blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese grapes.
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Villa Forano 2008 Montelipa Colli Maceratesi Rosso DOC
Ruby red with purple highlights, this wine has floral and fruity notes, followed by a pleasant slightly spicy note, aromas of rose, raspberry and blackberry. The mouth is soft and very balanced, discrete tannins and typically mature Sangiovese and tangy acidity. A blend of 50% Sangiovese 25% Lacrima and 25%Vernaccia nera grapes.
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Villa Forano 2006 Rosso Piceno DOC
Ruby red with violet hues, intense aroma and persistent red berry fruits like black currant, blueberry and raspberry, with a presence of light vanilla. Dry, quite crisp and pleasantly tannic, with a good palate, of obvious structure and volume. A blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese grapes.
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Villa Forano 2003 Bulciano Rosso Piceno DOC
Deep ruby red colour, very intense and persistent fragrance. Tertiary scents (vanilla, leather, tobacco) with strong varietal characters of spice and hints of cherries, jam and fruit in alcohol. Dry, quite crisp and soft, shows a remarkable structure and an excellent volume on the palate, ripe tannins and well focused. A blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Sangiovese grapes.
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