Carpineto 2009 Poggio Sant’Ercolano (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano)

Country: Italy / Poggio Sant’Ercolano
Variety: Red Blend Tuscany
Winery: Carpineto / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Forest floor, sun-baked soil, mature plum and new oak aromas lead the nose. The assertive, structured palate shows star anise, espresso and dried black cherry flavors, braced by medium-grained tannins that carry the finish.