($25, VOS Selections):  I was unfamiliar with the Pisa-based producer, Badia di Morrona until their Italian public relations firm sent me samples.  After tasting a trio of their wines, I’m glad I’ve been introduced!  Taneto, a blend of Syrah, Sangiovese, and Merlot, delivers both dark fruit and a “not just fruit” character that makes it very appealing.  It has good weight, without being “in-your-face,” with a touch of peppery spice in the finish.  A hint of tarriness and an attractive chunkiness adds to its racy charm.  In case you didn’t notice the price, it’s a bargain.
93 Michael Apstein Sep 24, 2024