Jonata, Alma other_regions_italy The supple and equally refined

The supple and equally refined medium weight flavors exhibit a very fine bead of minerality that runs the length of the wine to the precise and energetic finish that exudes a subtle saline character

A strikingly fresh nose offers up notes of essence of red cherry

but they do possess a finer texture and a refreshing salinity on the sneaky long finale

pure and fresh nose that offers up notes of yellow orchard fruit

red berries and orange zest mingled with hints of praline and freshly baked bread

Jonata, Alma other_regions_italy The supple and equally refinedCalifornia's Cheval Blanc (or maybe Le Dome is a better comparison), the Cabernet Franc dominated 2012 El Alma de Jonata incorporates 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot and is brought up in 80% new French oak. It has an incredible bouquet of tobacco leaf, lead pencil shavings, sweet currants, crushed rock and violets that come screaming from the glass. This is followed by a full bodied red that shows a sensational purity of fruit, a