2003 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Neromoro takes things to another level. It is a big, deeply-colored wine imbued with black cherries, spices, tobacco and sweet toasted oak. This full-bodied red offers terrific balance in a sumptuous style. The oak is present but beautifully balanced. Sweet notes of licorice and autumn leaves linger on the long finish. The 2003 Neromoro is a great effort from Fattoria Nicodemi. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.
Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898