Country: Italy / Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Selvapiana / Chianti Rufina
This robust wine opens with aromas of spiced plum, iris and grilled herb. The warm palate offers raisin, licorice, game, black pepper and the heat of evident alcohol. Reflecting the torrid vintage, this is evolving quickly and the fruit richness is already drying up, so drink sooner rather than later.