Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany, Il Carbonaione, Alta Valle della Greve 2003 (1.5L) Northwest the wine is medium-bodied and

the wine is medium-bodied and chock-full of dark berry tones

and the new oak program averages 30% for the villages wines

these are terrific wines

5 hectare enclosed vineyard (vallada meaning enclosed) at an elevation of 950m from which Olivier sources young vine Tempranillo for this cuvée

This is a fabulously spicy with black pepper

Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany, Il Carbonaione, Alta Valle della Greve 2003 (1.5L) Northwest the wine is medium-bodied andInto neck The combination of a very hot summer, wine consultant Vittiorio Fiore and old vines produced a very good if atypical Il Carbonaione in 2003. The colour as always is deep and the bouquet offers red currant and cherry underpinned with a touch of oak. The palate is both opulent and seductive. There is almost a certain reserve about the palate which is testament to the winemaker. Well balanced with a touch of acidity and a delicious mid palate