Tua Rita 2012 Per Sempre Syrah (Toscana)

Country: Italy / Per Sempre
Variety: Syrah Tuscany
Winery: Tua Rita / Toscana

A dense, full-bodied red, this opens with aromas of blackberry jam, vanilla, oak and a whiff of herbs. The robust palate delivers fleshy black cherry, cracked black pepper, licorice and tobacco alongside velvety tannins. You’ll also the notice the heat of evident alcohol, especially on the close, which throws it somewhat off-balance.