Viento 2005 Cuvée Tuition Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Cuvée Tuition
Variety: Sangiovese Washington
Winery: Viento / Columbia Valley (WA)

Though no new oak was used in the élévage of this wine, it has a lovely, toasty backdrop to the aromas of fresh rose petals, spicy tobacco and tart plum. This is nicely rounded, keeping the acids from dominating and allowing the fruit to display itself gently and without any rough edges. In the mouth the acids come forward, but they are so fresh, natural and clean that it’s a genuine pleasure.