Siaurac other_regions_italy 35 ha parcel

35 ha parcel

40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in French oak

At least some patience will be necessary if you wish to enjoy this at its peak

powerful and rugged medium full flavors that culminate in a dusty

plus barrels that had been less highly toasted

Siaurac other_regions_italy 35 ha parcelThe 2005 Siaurac is such a pleasant surprise. At fifteen years of age, it is at a gorgeous plateau of maturity. Cedar, tobacco, dried black cherry and worn in leather are the signatures of a wine with a fair bit of bottle age, and yet the 2005 clearly has enough freshness to drink well for another decade. There is a bit of angularity in the tannin, perhaps because of the extraction and or cooperage, but I am willing to look past that because the wine