Big, rich, wild & juicy, this is still characterised by the sour cherry, acid cut and drying tannin of Sangiovese. There is 5% Colorino to lift the colour and weight of fruit. The mulberry and wild bramble characters seem those of the 5% Canaiolo, unless a bit of something merlot-like slid into the vat. The tannin and acid say Tuscany, but the fruit looks more Australian - a good mix. Drink this young, while the fruit has sway.
Tasted over two nights: first with smoked lamb & cous cous; second with penne, bacon & mushrooms. The fruit more expansive, the tannins more assertive the second night, but both times good drinking.
Cork, 13.5% alcohol, brought in by Trembath & Taylor, $36, purchase, website here.
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Had another of these last night. Five months longer in bottle and this is drinking really well. Went very well with a simple dish of pasta with a tomato, olive & anchovy sauce.
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