2019 Costa Toscana IGT Petit Verdot, Tuscany, Italy

Warm, rather tart aroma of black berries with dried planty to tobacco nuances, a hint of tar, coffee, rosemary, juniper and dried mushrooms. Ripe, juicy dark fruit, some smoke, a hint of dark chocolate and tar, juniper and peppery spice, crumbly tannin, persistent and powerful on the palate, some alcohol warmth, sweet melting, salt in the background, also Mediterranean herbs, some acid bite, a little pickled and candied cherries, very good, sweet and juicy finish with dark ethereal spice.

Best to drink: 2024-2034+. What our ratings mean