Poggio al Tesoro 'Mediterra' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2018 Tierra del Vino de Zamora This 2020 beauty from Yakima

This 2020 beauty from Yakima Valley stands out for its pure-fruited dark red cherry

graphite and smoke bouquet that perhaps feels a little stricter than it did out of barrel

with black cherries

but excellent balance

Poggio al Tesoro 'Mediterra' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2018 Tierra del Vino de Zamora This 2020 beauty from YakimaBright ruby. On the nose slightly grassy, then raspberries and gooseberries, white pepper, hints of blackcurrant, needs to breathe to settle down. On the palate, full of drive and with fresh fruit, hints of spice spread gently over the tongue, good body, loses a little definition on the finish.