97/100 Azienda Agricola Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzzo 2000
Wild ripe strawberry blackberry compote leather horse saddle licorice Black garlic black tea leaf forest floor porcini mushrooms Black truffle prune balsamic figs wet leafs
M body H acidity M soft tannins M+ alcohol P intensity L finish
The wine on the nose has more tertiary aromas but once moved into the palate the fruits realise all its sweet juice that tend to push it to the young side. This Monte is at its peak of quality and after 20y become super balanced soft elegant with endless complexity
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