Marabino - Rosso di Contrada 2018 (750ml) Fiano

Marabino - Rosso di Contrada 2018 (750ml) Fianopeppery display of wild herbs, rose hips and black currants. Its silky textures flesh out across the palate of citrus tinged blackberries and mineral notes. This is juicy to the last, lingering on fresh cherry pits, lavender and hints of mocha, all neatly framed by a coating of fine tannin.

and the impact of that wood emerges mostly in terms of the rich and slightly dense texture of the mouthfeel

it offers aromas of blackberry and subtle spice

~ Block Size: 2 acres | Year Planted: 1996

The flavors dance around aspects of wild strawberry

The wine culminates with a gorgeous long enduring finish

blackberry and lingonberries seasoned with subtle notes of pastry

A very solid second wine

also with elaborate fish dishes

Time on its skins: 6 hours

2018: 91 p

Pair with rich meats like beef tenderloin

and even more so with a pour of gin or an agave spirit