Lodola Nuova 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Ruffino - Tasting Notes

our notes are based on the WSET Systematic Approach to tasting:

appearance:

clear bright, medium intensity ruby red at core, breaking at rim, with some legs

nose:

clean, youthful, medium (-) intensity aromas of fruits of the forest, black cherries, some vanilla

palate:

dry with a medium (+) acidity, low tannin, medium (+) alcohol level, medium (-) body, medium (-) intensity flavours as nose.  short lenght.  feels sharp and thin on the palate, somewhat unbalanced.  calls for food, will food compensate?

conclusion:

acceptable, barely.  although of an acceptable quality, a disappointment.  feels thin and sharp, not much complexity and a disapointing finish. drink now, if at all.

bought in hong kong at olivers for hkd 295 (usd 37) on 03 november 07