Mantellassi Il Mago di Oz (Red)

2023

Semi-opaque. Herbal, garrigue, leather and spice. Incredibly supple tannins, waxy and lightly leathery. Tannins have a ripeness and a concentration to them that to me lends this an almost Riserva weight. Plenty of cherry fruit, a hint of cranberries. Acidity is well integrated, higher than you'd expect but not dominating. Has a ruggedness and a rusticity that lends charm and seriousness more than anything else. Exactly what I want from a serious Morellino that isn't relying on oak or age - but isn't just a youthful fruit bomb either. A classy and modern Tuscan red that isn't afraid of history.