ColleMassari Poggio Lombrone Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016

This Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva is praised for its bold character with balanced oak, forest floor, and dark fruit notes. Reviewers highlight its polished tannins, complex earthy undertones, and aging potential. While some find it elegantly refined with integrated freshness, others note occasional overpowering oak and alcohol. The wine shows consistent depth with descriptors of cherry, spice, and structured tannins, though younger vintages may need time to mellow.

This ColleMassari Poggio Lombrone Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva is an exceptional example of Sangiovese from the Tuscany region. The nose offers aromas of sweet cherry, raspberry, and plum, with hints of spice, forest floor, and leather. On the palate, it displays a medium body with ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and forest floor are complemented by notes of clove, nutmeg, and earthy minerals. The finish is long, mellow, and intensely flavorful. A truly superb expression of Sangiovese.