2005 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Col de Réy, Alto Adige, Italy

Tart herbaceous nose, partly preserved black berries,earthy traces and light smoky notes. Juicy fruit on the palate, herbaceous notes, sweetish oak, delicate smoky notes, elegant acidity, fine dusty and slightly astringent tannins, still quite youthful, creamy, not particularly deep, good lively finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2015+. What our ratings mean