Vallepicciola 'Pievasciata' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2019 Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Grigio offering greater pleasure than one

offering greater pleasure than one might expect from a second wine

this wine is all about the tannins that dominate the black fruits

Syrah and Garnacha is full of lively

during which the coloring and tannin are leached out of the berry skin

Lavender and sage with berries and dried strawberries

Vallepicciola 'Pievasciata' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2019 Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Grigio offering greater pleasure than oneTucked away in the tiny hamlet of Pievesciata is Vallepicciola, where the Bolfo family has been producing some delicious expressions of the Castelnuovo Berardenga terroir. The Pievesciata cuvee is a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend that also incorporates Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese into the blend. Lush on the palate without being heavy, this wine shows a nose of dark berry fruits like cassis with balsamic undertones and hints of fresh violets. In the