Vallepicciola 'Pievasciata' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2019 Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Grigio licorice and roasted coffee bean

licorice and roasted coffee bean alongside assertive

offering juicy raspberry

Intense nose

Lavender and sage with berries and dried strawberries

On the palate there are firm tannins

Vallepicciola 'Pievasciata' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2019 Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Grigio licorice and roasted coffee beanTucked 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