2018 Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore DOC Riserva "Maso Cervara", Trentino, Italy

Clear, firm, very slightly woody aroma of ripe black berries with a little liquorice, nutty traces and dried herb notes. Firmly woven, rather tart fruit, some smoky wood notes, dried-vegetable and earthy tones, present, slightly sandy tannin, has power, good substance and persistence, cocoa notes on the palate, very light wood bitterness, some depth, still young, salty hints in the background, quite compact construction, good to very good, only slightly drying finish with dark fruit, smoke and tart spice

Best to drink: 2022-2027+. What our ratings mean