aromas of black cherries marinated in spirits, menthol, leather and chopped herbs lead the nose on this brawny wine. the hefty palate shows the heat of the vintage, offering dried berries, licorice, tobacco and mocha alongside the warmth of evident alcohol and jarring tannins. give it a few years to let the tannins soften up a bit but then drink before the fruit dries up.
Monvigliero