The 2012 Montefalco Rosso Riserva (70% Sangiovese, 15% Montepulciano and 15% Sagrantino) shows class and balance with plenty of ripe fruit and black cherry at the back. Those fruit tones are enhanced by spice, savory smoke and toasted nut. Evolved or aged aromas of cured tobacco, tar and tarry mineral also appear. The wine's character is rigid and firm. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.