Dank, dark, and rusty on the front end, like some old shipwreck pulled up out of the sea. Nice tannins, leather, and some hints of vanilla. This is a tough beauty. Prunes and dark, black fruit. A tight finish from not inconsequential tannins. Excellent with seafood and fennel.
- Rating: Impressive
- Name: Shardana 2010
- Winery: Neil Empson and Santadi
- Region: Valle de Porto Pino, Sardinia
- Country: Italy
- Varietals: 85% Carignano, 15% Shiraz
- Price: $28
- Where to Buy: Litteri