A very dark

this remains a seriously lovely effort that is classy and stylish if not perfectly balanced

cherries and earth

There is outstanding volume to the big-bodied and overtly muscular flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering excellent length on the dusty and built-to-age finish

then quite vinous in the middle palate

Larkmead, Dr. Olmo other_regions_italy A very darkRich aromas of black fruits, plum sauce, peking duck and dark spice tones are followed by a wine of impressive textural refinement and deep, meaty density. Like the other Larkmead bottlings, this needs time to unfurl, but its raw materials are impressive.