Cascina Maria Roero Valmaggiore Riserva 2020 – Roero Riserva

The wine has a pale ruby color, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is expressive, spicy and fruity. It first expresses notes of crushed cardamom, liquorice, ground cumin and nutmeg, envelopped in a juicy fruity material with a hint of maceration (macerated cherry, crushed strawberry, raspberry coulis, morello cherry). We also find a herbaceous touch (a hint of tobacco, infused tea, even wet leaves), floral (faded rose, faded peony, fresh lily) and roasting in the background (a hint of coffee). The palate is airy, juicy and gourmet, on elegance and lightness (in a good way). It expresses notes of morello cherry, fresh cherry, wild raspberry, crushed strawberry, as well as a hint of macerated cherry, but less present than on the nose. We also find a pronounced spiciness (crushed cardamom, liquorice, nutmeg), a herbaceous touch (a hint of tobacco, infused tea, mint) and floral (faded rose). The finish is sapid, on notes of crushed red cherry and faded rose. Tannins are well constructed, polished and fine, beautiful salivating acidity and a savoury and long persistence in the mouth.