Val di Suga 2011 Poggio al Granchio (Brunello di Montalcino)

Country: Italy / Poggio al Granchio
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Val di Suga / Brunello di Montalcino

Spiced plum, stalky underbrush, coconut and French oak aromas lead the way. The ripe palate doles out dried cherry, licorice, espresso and tobacco framed in firm close-grained tannins. You’ll also notice the warmth of alcohol on the rather astringent finish.