Sunday, February 24, 2013

Fortediga Cab/Syrah

Fortediga
Cabernet Syrah
Near Tuscany
2008
20.00

This intriguing blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 5 months in both barrels and steel tanks. The result is a modern-styled, dense ruby/purple-colored wine boasting intense blueberry, raspberry, and cassis fruit intermixed with licorice, smoke, and subtle wood. Copious glycerin, silky tannin, and medium to full body are impressive

I could clearly taste the spicey pepper in this one from the Syrah. There was also cherry. It was full bodied and well balanced.

I liked it!

No comments:

Post a Comment