Berliquet other_regions_italy smoke and underbrush adding interest

smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious

opulent finish

as Franchetti puts it

almost understated finish in context of the growing season

Berliquet other_regions_italy smoke and underbrush adding interestThe 2016 Berliquet has quite a high toned bouquet that gradually gains more composure with aeration, the cedar and mint infused red fruit developing subtle tertiary aromas with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with firm but fine boned tannins. This leans toward the drier and more classically styled Saint milion, and it pulls it off well. Very promising. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin