Providence Vintage:2008 On the palate there is

On the palate there is good size

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

melted tar and crushed violet scents

The Riserva is sourced from the Il Vignone site at a high 500 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the grapes healthy and ripe

I guess my palate needs to take a vacation

Providence Vintage:2008 On the palate there isTasted blind. Bright ruby. Very well integrated nose. Pungent with some minerally notes aromatically plus sweetness and gaminess on the palate. Just a little stolid on the palate but pretty satisfying. Spicy.