Country: Italy / Tuscany
Variety: Sangiovese Grosso
Winery: Gianni Brunelli / Le Chiuse di Sotto
This opens with a pretty garnet color and subtle aromas of spice, crème de cassis, leather and tobacco. The wine shows compact lines with tight structure, bright acidity and a lingering note of smoky ash on the close. The style is traditional, sour and bright.