TN: 2018 Montevertine - "Pian del Ciampolo" (Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT)

2018 Azienda Agricola Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (5/1/2022)
– decanted approx. 30 min. before initial taste –
– tasted non-blind over a couple hours –

NOSE: high-toned; cherry; smells like it will be at least a bit tannic; “winey”; hints of raw orange juice and black olive.

BODY: violet-garnet color of medium-shallow depth; medium-light bodied.

TASTE: “winey”; red-fruited; very lightly tannic; a touch of sweet red fruits; not big/gloppy; approachable; very easy drinking; seems to be best for near-term drinking. Not a rebuy at $30.

50, 5, 12, 15, 7 = (89 pts.)