Caven 2008 Messere (Sforzato di Valtellina)

Country: Italy / Messere
Variety: Nebbiolo Lombardy
Winery: Caven / Sforzato di Valtellina

This opens with aromas of underbrush, tilled soil, blue flowers, oak and baked plum. The palate offers dried cherries, figs, nutmeg, tobacco and anisette alongside assertive but polished tannins. Drink through 2020.