La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino I Poggiarelli 2013 brand_Proper No. Twelve Cupcake Vineyards Malbec 2016

Cupcake Vineyards Malbec 2016

followed by 12 hours of cold maceration (to pull the color from the skins) and pressing

complex classic Bordeaux

this is an earthy

La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino I Poggiarelli 2013 brand_Proper No. Twelve Cupcake Vineyards Malbec 2016Vibrant and well built, this wine has power to match the cherry, leather, mineral and earth aromas and flavors. As it is still very young, there are some tight tannins on the long and spicy finish that will mellow with a few years aging. Underbrush, scorched earth, chopped mint and roasted berry aromas lead the nose. The taut palate offers mature black cherry, clove, dried sage and toasted nut alongside tightly wound tannins that leave a firm finish.