Soutard other_regions_italy Chinese five spice and potpourri

Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice

There is an interesting hint of grilled nuts to the acacia blossom and citrusy aromas that reveal an appealing spiciness

This very good if youthfully austere effort will definitely require at least some cellaring first

The aromas are perfect with black olives

Soutard other_regions_italy Chinese five spice and potpourriFirm, strict, hard style of wine that is better on the floral, cherry, thyme and earthy, smoky nose than on the still, tannic, , crisp, palate. It's interesting that although they want to produce a modern, styled wine, this is really more in the old school, classic vein.