Mondo del Vino Tre Uve Ultima 1999

Mondo del Vino Tre Uve Ultima (Abruzzo) 1999: This is very deeply coloured, an intense and glossy purple, almost black wine. The nose has plenty of blueberry and blackberry fruit, which seems almost Australian in character, but there are also delightful crispy, smoky bacon aromas and charred toasty oak. The palate has glorious upfront fruit and is just packed with flavour, with a lovely savoury feel and depth. It has strong, spicy, slightly chalky tannins giving a great structure. A mouthfilling weight and firm texture just add to the pleasure. Very good. (1/2/02)