1994 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Chiara, Emidio's granddaughter, says that 1994 was a 'cold and rainy year that was pretty much in the same vein as 2002'. Bottle number 7,241. Just mid ruby with orange rim. Amazing purity of fruit with notes of iron, orange skin, a touch of tobacco leaf and a hint of bresaola. The lifted nose suggests a little volatile acidity. With aeration, notes of undergrowth. High acidity pushes the raspberry fruit on the palate. Lots of bright red fruit with plenty of sandy tannins. Super-elegant with electrifying acidity verging on the tart, yet so refreshing it wakes up all the senses. (WS)