Podere Forte, Orcia Petrucci other_regions_italy In describing this bottlings 2016

In describing this bottlings 2016 predecessor I led with the following

and they keep working with Cariñena Blanca

Here there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit

pear and slate aromas with hints of apple tart follow through to a full body with gorgeous richness and depth

deep flavors of rich pit fruits and glazed honey are nicely framed by the wine' elegant saline minerality

Podere Forte, Orcia Petrucci other_regions_italy In describing this bottlings 2016Deep ruby. Same modernist approach as the 2011, but the nose is more genuinely Sangiovese, with cherry, hints of undergrowth and oak. Oak is still very much the most distinct feature on the palate while the fruit manages to remain juicy, vibrant, minerally and crunchy and long. Some drying oak tannins on the finish. (WS)