Montenidoli Montenidoli Sono Montenidoli 2016 750ml

Pure and elegant, with silkiness offset by refined tannins and vibrant acidity, setting the stage for ripe black cherry, blackberry, Mediterranean herb, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors. Shows superb balance and length. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2043. 310 cases made. (Bruce Sanderson)

The 2016 Sono Montenidoli is far better this year than it was last year. I suspect a flawed bottle was the culprit in my earlier tasting, but I have to say the corks here are not exactly impressive. Today the 2016 offers up a classic Sangiovese profile of red fruits, cedar, underbrush, tobacco and licorice. Like al the reds here, there is some rusticity in the tannins, but also a ton of varietal expression and sheer character. (Antonio Galloni)