Poggio al Tesoro 'Mediterra' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2018 Tierra del Vino de Zamora It's a blend of Tempranillo

It's a blend of Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha

with black cherries

graphite and smoke bouquet that perhaps feels a little stricter than it did out of barrel

but certainly will hold for several years

This 2020 beauty from Yakima Valley stands out for its pure-fruited dark red cherry

Poggio al Tesoro 'Mediterra' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2018 Tierra del Vino de Zamora It's a blend of TempranilloBright ruby. On the nose slightly grassy, then raspberries and gooseberries, white pepper, hints of blackcurrant, needs to breathe to settle down. On the palate, full of drive and with fresh fruit, hints of spice spread gently over the tongue, good body, loses a little definition on the finish.