2016 Colle Massari Montecucco Rosso Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
Wow. This was a first time trying this wine and it is excellent. ColleMassari is the largest estate of the Montecucco appellation in central Tuscany. This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 10% Ciliegiolo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine spends 18 months ageing in oak barrels and barrique then 12 months in bottle. Tasted over two nights, it was even better on night 2. Purple in color with some ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, black cherries, cherries, and a bit of pepper and spice. Initially, there is also some mint on the nose, but