Country: Italy / Riserva
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Vasco Sassetti / Brunello di Montalcino
The nose is quite shy but eventually reveals whiffs of scorched soil, leather and a balsamic note. The lean straightforward palate offers dried wild cherry and a hint of dark spice alongside grainy, rather fleeting tannins that leave an astringent finish.