Il Pollenza - Cosmino, 2015
Il Pollenza is a beautiful estate located in the Tolentino countryside, in the Marche region of central Italy. Count Aldo Brachetti Peretti is the founder. In Marche, the Peretti are a noble family, whose venetian origin traces back to the 12th century.
Bordeaux is clearly an inspiration for Il Pollenza. The winery is a château-like building surrounded by perfectly poised vineyards. Furthermore, Il Pollenza’s most awarded wines are Bordeaux-like blends. They mix international varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and syrah with the local montepulciano grape.
The wine has an elegant ruby hue in the glass, with medium intensity of colour. To the nose it opens in a classy and refined manner. Crunchy and ripe notes of fruit (red cherry, red plums and a touch of black currant) harmonise with an elegant flowery background – violet, rose and a whiff of lavender. A hint of red brick stones adds a mineral accent. Delicately spicy, nuances of vanilla and nutmeg mingle with green tobacco, dried mediterranean shrubs and thyme.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full in body, with a lively crisp acidity that perfectly cuts through the juicy red fruit flavours. A lovely flower undertone gives class and refinement, splendidly mixing with notes of clove, thyme, tobacco and a delicate toastiness. This wine is sleek and harmonious, aromatic and very precise. Its pure elegance is also expressed in a long refined finish.