or simply something salty in the shade
delivered grapes with exceptional aromatic intensity and perfect botrytis development
the 2024 Morellino di Scansano captures the sunny generosity of southern Tuscany with a lovely sense of freshness and poise
confident enough never to raise its voice
He named the vineyard Florita
2000 Syrah ‘Case Via’, Fontodi New In or simply something salty inTuscan Smoke Case Via Syrah from Fontodi is never shy, and the 2000 has moved into a wonderfully mature register. Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, smoked meat, leather, liquorice and warm earth all come through, with a faint violet lift still peeking out from behind the savoury depth. On the palate, it is full, broad and velvety, with the richness of ripe Syrah softened by time. The tannins are now rounded and mellow, the fruit has turned