2008 Montepeloso Nardo IGT Tuscany

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 96 points

The 2008 Nardo explodes on the palate with wild dark cherries, spices, licorice, cassis and leather. Dark and powerful, yet supremely elegant, the Nardo impresses for its exceptional balance and purity. The fruit literally wraps around the palate in a stunning, radiant expression of pure class. Sweet mentholated and floral notes add the final layers of depth and complexity in this superb wine (45% Montepulciano, 45% Sangiovese, 10% Marselan). Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. Fabio Chiarellotto has done a fabulous job with his 2008s. The Eneo in particular remains one of the best priced wines from Tuscanys Maremma.Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Review Date: August 2011