2013 Toscana IGT Riecine, Tuscany, Italy

Astringent, somewhat leathery, tobacco and spicy, slightly developed aroma of ripe, partly preserved red and slightly black berries with dried floral aromas as well as earthy and spicy notes. Ripe, juicy red and black fruit, certain warmth, dried herbs, tobacco and earthy notes on the palate, somewhat woody tones, fine sandy, mainly crumbly tannins, still slightly covered, yet persistent, multi-layered and strong, salt in the background, also peppery spice, dried vegetal notes, certain depth, quite firm, very good, tart finish.

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