Avvoltore 2004

An excellent bottle with a color that is very intense with dark nuances nicely held together. The Cabernet is recognizable in the scents of citron, even candied, and graphite that are quite distinct and fresh. There is also some evident and well-defined fruit, with a give-and-take between small, black fruits like currant and very fresh cherry that ensures it does not become too sweet. The taste is excellent with extreme balance: a vigorous attack without any sweetness that only later reveals rare plumpness and agility. The acidic streak is excellent and upholds the wine's potency while the tannins are nicely settled. The finish has a rare persistence.