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Stella Rosa
Smooth Black Berry Flavored Brandy

Category: Flavored Brandy

Date Tasted: 8/17/2022

Country: Italy

Alcohol: 35%

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85 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

$35

Stella Rosa
Smooth Black Berry Flavored Brandy

Category: Flavored Brandy

Date Tasted: 8/17/2022

Country: Italy

Alcohol: 35%

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of cherry and orange, candied lemon, medicinal, and cotton candy with a round, bright, fruity sweet medium-to-full body and an interesting, medium-length finish with shades of cherry limeade and black currant. Tasty and pleasant, packed with all different kinds of flavors and aromas.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Mild & Fruity
	Aroma:	cherry and orange, candied lemon, medicinal, and cotton candy
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with shades of cherry limeade and black currant
	Smoothness:	Normal
	Enjoy:	in cocktails, on the rocks and neat
	Cocktails:	Brandy Alexander, Champagne Cocktail, Brandy Benedictine Cream
	Bottom Line:	Tasty and pleasant, packed with all different kinds of flavors and aromas.

The Producer or Importer

Riboli Family Wines

737 Lamar Street

Los Angeles, CA 90031

USA

1 323-3308795

www.riboliwines.com

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Flavored Brandy

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