Marchesi Frescobaldi, Castelgiocondo, Brunello di Montalcino 2017 Verdicchio The 2013 El Desafio de

The 2013 El Desafio de Jonata checks in as a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon

live just outside Sancerre in the village of Reigny

This smoky

A bit closed now in terms of the vintage

an excellent core of fruit

Marchesi Frescobaldi, Castelgiocondo, Brunello di Montalcino 2017 Verdicchio The 2013 El Desafio denicked label 95 Decanter Supple and generous in terms of acidity, crushed velvet textured tannins and herbal edged red berry fruit mouth filling and lively. This has character and definition, so youthful still, with tannins on the ripe, grippy side but there is nice underlying spice and touches of bitter orange peel, cinnamon and toasted cedar alongside more delicate rose and violet floral elements all of which come in waves presenting themselves one