2021 Coriole Montepulciano

Matured for 14 months in French oak hogsheads. Dense black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry, dark plum and liquorice scents take form followed by some vanillin cedar, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Rich fleshy dark cherry and plum fruits overlay a liquorice, vanillin earth, spice and fresh Mediterranean herb back drop. Polished tannin structure with a ripe slightly rustic feel to the medium length finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.8%

Other Reviews....
Vines are now 20 years old, I believe. Dark cherry, almond, liquorice and mint, a little spice and tobacco. Medium-bodied, but dense, plenty of deep ferrous tannin, balanced acidity, bay leaf, a spicy and savoury flavour on a long firm finish. They’ve done a very good job on this grape variety in 2021. Drink 2024-2029+
93 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front