Poggio Antico 2010 Altero (Brunello di Montalcino)

Country: Italy / Altero
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Poggio Antico / Brunello di Montalcino

Oak, espresso and toast aromas jump out of the glass. The tightly wound palate delivers plum cake, roasted coffee bean, oak extract, licorice, a confectionary note and licorice but not much fruit richness. Raspy wood tannins provide the framework.