Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

2016 Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy (750ml)

Slightly opaque, dark garnet hue with aromas of mint, fresh flowers, a elements of mixed red fruit. As it warms up, tart pie cherries arise. As this warms up the mint becomes nearly overwhelming and lovely!

Palate--Really perky, red fruit-filled first impression with lively acidity, relaxed tannins, and big berry fruit that will become pronounced as the wine warms up. It finishes rather quickly but that too could change as it breathes and come up to temp.

Cabernet Sauvignon is often a blending grape for the awesome "super tuscans" rather than a varietal. Tomassi is one of the reliable producers of Tuscan wines and this is a real treat with a unique bouquet. What is amazing about wine making today is how such young wines can be made to be enjoyed upon release.

This is drinking well even though barely 4 years old. I paid $15 for this Tuscan, non-Sangiovese, varietal. This is a great example of the differences Cabernet Sauvignon can be made to display. Bruce Sanderson--a genius, at the Wine Spectator gave this 91 points! Seek this one out and enjoy while you raise a glass!

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