Poliziano, Stanze other_regions_italy round and seductively textured medium-bodied

round and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality onto the energetic and solidly persistent finale

The second Riserva personally overseen by Franco Biondi Santi arrived in a moderate season

The wine has 14

000-case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc)

kirsch and thyme-scented perfume

Poliziano, Stanze other_regions_italy round and seductively textured medium-bodiedThe 2011 Le Stanze del Poliziano, the estate's Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend, offers lovely juiciness and intensity throughout. Dark plum, crme de cassis, cloves, menthol and licorice are some of the signatures. Fleshy and generous, the 2011 should continue to drink nicely for another decade or so. Readers who like more aromatic and flavor nuance will want to give the 2011 a little more time in bottle, as it is still quite young. Antonio Galloni