I Balzini 2004 Black Label Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale)

Country: Italy / Black Label
Variety: Red Blend Tuscany
Winery: I Balzini / Colli della Toscana Centrale

This blend of Cab, Sangiovese and Merlot has a fruity, almost sweet nose that recalls almond paste or Amaretto, with tones of blueberry and raspberry in the background. It’s a fruitier, more immediate wine with pretty renderings of oak and toasted nut in the background. It’s also clean and elegant with good staying power.