chewy and structured tannins

which results in wines with good structure and natural acidity

black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet

This won’t win any awards for elegance but it doesn’t lack for size and character

The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino comes from Castelnuovo dell'Abate and the old vines of Vigna Franci

Numanthia Vintage:2004 chewy and structured tanninsDark violet. Spicy dark berry aromas are complicated by orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied black raspberry and cassis flavors are given an exotic accent by Asian spices and violet pastille. The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit. Finishes brisk and long, with an echo of cracked pepper. Josh Raynolds