For when: the music’s loud
or simply something salty in the shade
but still want the wine to have manners
with a light texture this 1er Cru delivers citrus notes of Sicilian lemon and lime
crisp green apple and a hint of honey
2000 Syrah ‘Case Via’, Fontodi New In For when: the music’s loudTuscan Smoke Case Via Syrah from Fontodi is never shy, and the 2000 has moved into a wonderfully mature register. Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, smoked meat, leather, liquorice and warm earth all come through, with a faint violet lift still peeking out from behind the savoury depth. On the palate, it is full, broad and velvety, with the richness of ripe Syrah softened by time. The tannins are now rounded and mellow, the fruit has turned