I Balzini 1998 White Label Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale)

Country: Italy / White Label
Variety: Red Blend Tuscany
Winery: I Balzini / Colli della Toscana Centrale

This wine exhibits obvious sophistication thanks to its elegantly aged appearance and its refined notes of leather, spice, prunes, licorice, tar and root beer. Oak tones come through as well in the form of clove, vanilla bean and espresso. This wine has aged nicely over the course of its 10 years and offers a much needed break from the youthful, immediate wine of today.