2019 | Brancaia Ilatraia Toscana Rosso | Tuscany Chateau Bellefont-Belcier forest-floor edge to the nose

forest-floor edge to the nose

concentrated and very tense

a true expression of the Bekaa Valley

The Barton & Guestier Réserve Merlot shows itself on the palate with incredible elegance and harmony

long-lived tannic structure

2019 | Brancaia Ilatraia Toscana Rosso | Tuscany Chateau Bellefont-Belcier forest-floor edge to the noseThis wine strides forward with an extremely herbaceous nose, from oregano to thyme to tomato leaf. It also conveys the peppery savoriness of capsicum plus the depth of newly turned soil and a final pop of sour cherries. The palate continues the theme, with more peppers and cherries, but also sundried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Polished and consistent tannins make for a fun but slick balance of savory and sweet. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast