2019 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT "arena", Alto Adige, Italy

Somewhat developed nose, hint of bacon, predominantly black berries, tart vegetal notes reminiscent of soup vegetables, tobacco, beetroot and almost a hint of tarry barrel notes. Quite tightly knit, somewhat developed dark fruit with smoky and slightly roasted wood flavours, dried vegetal notes and juniper-ethereal spice, a certain power and good persistence, salt in the background, very good, very slightly sandy finish with bite.

Best to drink: Bis 2026+. What our ratings mean