But what is it? What does Ilusion contains? Google comes up short and when posting the image on IG with the same question, I get two answers - Freisa.
Freisa? I am not a big fan of young Freisa (regardless if it is from Mascarello, Vajra or someone else) but apparently if you cellar it for 20 years...
1997 Ilusion, Gaja
I was thinking a blend of Cabernet and Nebbiolo when I sniffed and drank it - the nose is deep, mature and velvety with notes of dried black currants, undergrowth, rosehip and leather. A fine sweetness to the fruit. Very, very good.
The taste is mature, warm and finely textured with notes of autumn leaves, dried raspberries, warm tiles and earth. A long, soft yet concentrated finish. Drinking perfectly now.
90p (tasted 2018/08)
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