Podere Forte, Orcia Petrucci other_regions_italy pear and slate aromas with

pear and slate aromas with hints of apple tart follow through to a full body with gorgeous richness and depth

and they keep working with Cariñena Blanca

2009 marks the third vintage of biodynamic farming for this small

dusty earth and potpourri with raspberry and strawberry preserves

Podere Forte, Orcia Petrucci other_regions_italy pear and slate aromas withDeep ruby. Same modernist approach as the 2011, but the nose is more genuinely Sangiovese, with cherry, hints of undergrowth and oak. Oak is still very much the most distinct feature on the palate while the fruit manages to remain juicy, vibrant, minerally and crunchy and long. Some drying oak tannins on the finish. (WS)