Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Riserva Italy 2018 Pride Mountain Vineyards 5% Cabernet Franc

5% Cabernet Franc

with flavors of mixed berries

summer herbs and sweet-savory-earthy nuances like hoisin-glazed mushrooms

It drips with jammy Port like flavors that are backed by fine-grained tannins that tightened a bit on the finish for a good grip

and sometimes hints of spice or earthiness

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Riserva Italy 2018 Pride Mountain Vineyards 5% Cabernet FrancThe nose leads with a cherry vanilla sweetness, then dives into earthy aromas of soil and roots, but developing undertones of cola and mint preserve that lightly medicinal feel. The palate brings strawberries, along with more cherries and mint, before a finish that's both hot and saline, like a Himalayan salt sauna Tannins and acid stand in balanced tension. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast