Soutard other_regions_italy This very good if youthfully

This very good if youthfully austere effort will definitely require at least some cellaring first

There is an interesting hint of grilled nuts to the acacia blossom and citrusy aromas that reveal an appealing spiciness

Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice

Corvinone and Rondinella (with a smaller percentage of other varieties mixed in for good measure)

Firm reduction masks the nuance of what appears to be ripe fruit

Soutard other_regions_italy This very good if youthfullyFirm, strict, hard style of wine that is better on the floral, cherry, thyme and earthy, smoky nose than on the still, tannic, , crisp, palate. It's interesting that although they want to produce a modern, styled wine, this is really more in the old school, classic vein.