La Gerla, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2013

A delightful and approachable Sangiovese, from hillside vineyards in Montalcino. With a delicate oak influence from eight months in big Slavonian oak, there’s also scented dark cherry, cloves and tea leaves on the nose, echoed on the palate along with ripe, smooth tannins and good acidity.