Felsina, Fontalloro other_regions_italy

Felsina, Fontalloro other_regions_italyThis is rich and polished, with black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors matched to dense tannins and bright acidity. Tips toward the tannic side now, picking up earth, spice and tar notes on the long finish. Best from 2021 through 2028. 2,500 cases made. Published on October 31, 2019

Ramonet rarely misses with this wine and they certainly didn’t in 2014 though I would point out that this is going to need time in bottle to develop further depth

readers should be in no rush

and with a ripe

but it’s not austere

and the 2017 Pinot Noir Alpine Hillside Vineyard was entirely destemmed

glycerin-imbued finish

mostly from old vines

Fine and fresh

Quintessential Bollinger bouquet

vinified and matured in stainless steel

As with all the wines in this new series from Bollinger

with a sanguine thread at the center that gives this a mouthwatering edge