Illuminati Dino 2008 Riserva Pieluni (Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane)

Country: Italy / Riserva Pieluni
Variety: Montepulciano Central Italy
Winery: Illuminati Dino / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

This is still closed but reveals restrained dark fruit and cocoa aromas. The palate is also closed down, showing only hints of blackberry and espresso, with massive tannins and evident alcohol. It lacks freshness and seems tired, although it could be in a mute phase. Hold and try after 2016.