davidlawrason :2019 espressivo

Espressivo was a blend created in the 2016 vintage to bring cabernets to the forefront in a ‘super-Tuscan’ imagined style. There is 10% sangiovese in this vintage with 27% merlot then the balance almost equally split between cab franc and cab savignon. And indeed the herbal sage and rosemary herbal cab traits are on full display. The aromas are lifted and very perfumed with raspberry-currant fruit, those herbal notes and fine oak casing. It is medium-full bodied, firm, dusty and dry with considerable tannins that are quite chalky. Otherwise, this is very even, focused and the length is excellent. Best 2025 to beyond 2030.