Balsamic scent with a hint fennel on the nose. Red plums on the front. A solid tannic structure dominates the middle palate and the finish. I would describe tannic flavors as Black truffles combined with the scent of wet cobblestones. A mineral tartness asserts itself above these flavors at the end. And it has a long finish that seems to go on forever.
DAY 2: I left it corked in a bottle overnight. The distinctive nose faded into a more generic leathery smell. The red plum fruit is still present, but the tannic structure has become less intense, revealing a softer minerality. The truffles are gone. And the wet cobblestones are gone. And the tartness of the finish has mellowed. It’s still a long finish, but it now leaves a chalky texture on the tongue. Once it opens, this wine is less unique, but it’s still a fine tipple.
Balsamic scent with a hint fennel on the nose. Red plums on the front. A solid tannic structure dominates the middle palate and the finish. I would describe tannic flavors as Black truffles combined with the scent of wet cobblestones. A mineral tartness asserts itself above these flavors at the end. And it has a long finish that seems to go on forever.
DAY 2: I left it corked in a bottle overnight. The distinctive nose faded into a more generic leathery smell. The red plum fruit is still present, but the tannic structure has become less intense, revealing a softer minerality. The truffles are gone. And the wet cobblestones are gone. And the tartness of the finish has mellowed. It’s still a long finish, but it now leaves a chalky texture on the tongue. Once it opens, this wine is less unique, but it’s still a fine tipple.
Nov 8th, 2025
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
