Podere Poggio Scalette 'Il Carbonaione' Alta Valle della Greve 2020

96 Points RWWT

Deep ruby in color. Aromas of macerated black cherry swarm with fresh blue- and blackberry, dark chocolate, and wood ash. Rich and round, a mesh of fine tannins emerge and linger before being washed away by suave acidity. Darker berry fruit dominates the palate, joined in by bright red cherry, lavender, and loads of cardamom and cinnamon. The finish is long, rich, and complete, weaving in notes of black tea among waves of baking spice. This is a wine that will absolutely challenge your notions of Sangiovese. Wildly good. Drink now through 2033. -Michael A. Descamps, RWWT