Country: Italy / Giupa Riserva
Variety: Nebbiolo Lombardy
Winery: Caven / Valtellina Superiore
The nose is initially shy but after a few swirls of the glass it reveals suggestions of chopped mint, menthol and a whiff of dark spice. The lean palate offers toast, dried tobacco, espresso licorice and a raisin note alongside assertive, close-grained tannins.