Ciavolich – Antrum 2012 – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine concentration as well as a small richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, vanilla and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of cassis, Timut pepper, flowers as well as slight hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, (very) slightly tight, a bit gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame, a small fat, suavity, a sall tension, a small straightness as well as a fine juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry, cassis and small notes of blackberry, jammy raspberry associated with touches of caramelization, vanilla as well as slight / discreet hints of tonka bean, olive tree and an imperceptible hint of chocolate. Tannins are fine and a bit firm. Good length. There are a discreet hint of tonka bean, nutmeg and a discreet hint of tobacco on the persistence.