Country: Italy / Montigl Riserva
Variety: Pinot Nero Northeastern Italy
Winery: Cantina Terlano / Alto Adige
This opens with fragrances of perfumed berry and dried rose. The focused palate delivers crushed sour cherry, licorice, toast, clove and vanilla alongside fine-grained tannins. The slight warmth of alcohol on the finish is nicely supported by the ripe fruit flavors.