2012 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva vigna manapetra, Tuscany, Italy

Slightly dried vegetal, earthy and greasy nose with red berry aromas, some black berries and dry herbs, as well as roasted hints. Relatively tart, still slightly muted, firmly kneaded dark fruit, nutty and spicy aromas, slightly dried floral notes, touch of cocoa on the palate, some licorice, earthy notes, fine sandy tannins, caramel notes in the background, cedar and herbaceous tobacco, first Slightly brittle, but with clear air, very good, firm, almost full-bodied finish with dry juice and salt notes.

Best to drink: 2019-2026+. What our ratings mean