Saturday, May 13, 2023 - Grabbed this on a whim to satisfy as 2.5 decades old nostalgia itch. Insane nose close to gage plums with darker notes and fougere. Palate is tight as expected with a bit more alcohol showing than I'd expect even on a closed wine. Decanted with vigor and will revisit.
It is a few hours and a lot of small glasses later. This really rounded out and it a lovely and unique wine - not at all of its grapes but not really Tuscany (in a good way.) Dropped some sappiness and layers of dank soil with fruits that got redder - almost Pom - in their lift. Long finish with interesting tempura paint elements that I think will get correct. Really delivered a lot of pleasure with the last glass.