Baracchi Riccardo 2011 Smeriglio Riserva Syrah (Cortona)

Country: Italy

Province: Tuscany

Region: Cortona

Variety: Syrah

Winery: Baracchi Riccardo

Points: 90

Taster: Kerin O’Keefe

Full-bodied and concentrated, this opens with aromas of crushed black plum, spicy blueberry, vanilla and dried sage. The dense, warm palate delivers dried black cherry, blackberry extract, oak and black pepper alongside velvety tannins. The soft acidity shows the heat of the vintage, so enjoy soon.