Montepeloso Eneo IGT 2019 (75cl, 14.5%)

Montepeloso Eneo IGT 2019 is a Super Tuscan red blend from Suvereto, Tuscany, produced by Montepeloso. It is composed of 45% Sangiovese, 35% Montepulciano, 15% Alicante and 5% Marselan. Grapes are fully destemmed and macerated for 14 to 22 days, fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged for 18 months in second- and third-passage French barriques, followed by 18 months of bottle rest. The nose shows dark cherry and blackcurrant, with leather, incense, dried herbs, lilac, orange peel and a whiff of smoke. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with blueberry and dark cherry, fine-grained tannins, cranberry acidity, shaved chocolate and warm spice. The finish is long and savoury, with gravel-like minerality, tobacco leaf and dried herbs.