Scopone 2022 – Rosso di Montalcino

The nose is gourmand, juicy, concentrated and ripe. It expresses notes of sweet plum, even plum cream, crushed blackberry, fresh morello cherry, red cherry jam, wild strawberry, raspberry coulis, combined with notes of chocolate, even tangy cocoa nibs, crushed mint, fresh tobacco, white pepper, nutmeg, a touch of almond and toasted hazelnut, as well as dried pine needles. The palate is juicy, gourmand, straight, tense, tangy, slightly bitter. It expresses flavors of tangy fruits (red cherry, raspberry, bird cherry, hint of blackcurrant, morello cherry), liquorice, nutmeg and dried pine needles. The tannins are tight, a little grippy, but balanced by the juiciness and a pleasant hint of menthol. Good length, on morello cherry and a hint of chocolate as well as dried mint.