Paolo Scavino Riserva Novantesimo 2016 Picpoul chalky tannins and a racy

chalky tannins and a racy streak of minerality married to flavors of dried black cherry

The tannins are dense but not abrasive

From one of the appellation's most historic vineyards to the east of the city of Chinon

and some hints of red raspberry

Paolo Scavino Riserva Novantesimo 2016 Picpoul chalky tannins and a racyDark red magenta in color, the 2016 Barolo Riserva is remarkable, offering loads of kirsch, polished leather, balsamic, dark chocolate, and crushed violets. The list goes on and on as it opens and begins to show more mineral aromas of graphite and truffle. Medium to full bodied, its an exquisite red, with ripe, polished tannins, a seamless structure, and a long finish. It retains wonderful purity and ripeness and leaves a haunting sensation as it