Romanelli 2009 – Montefalco Sagrantino

The nose is fresh, racy and offers elegance as well as a peppery side. It reveals notes of pulpy boysenberry , dense small black fruits and small notes of quite ripe purple plum associated with delicate touches of sweet spices, aromatic herbs (sage, etc.) as well as a discreet hint of black olive and cubeb pepper. The wine needs to be decanted and takes time to develop. The mouth offers a beautiful delicacy, elegance, freshness, a beautiful silky material, harmony, a melodious side as well as a discreetly fine and silky grain. A small compact side but without heaviness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackcurrant, crushed blackberry and small notes of crushed cherry associated with touches of Quetsche plum, hints of black olive, chocolate as well as a subtle hint almost sage/olive (in the background) and a delicate hint of toasted hazelnut. Tannins are supple and integrated. Beautiful energy on the finish.