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. --- Antonio Galloni