Michael Shaps Tannat 2020 (750ml) Colorino del Valdarno

Michael Shaps Tannat 2020 (750ml) Colorino del ValdarnoA varietal originally from the Madiran region of southwestern France; Michael was one of the first to work with it in Virginia. Prior to fermentation, grapes were cold soaked and had a maceration period of 48 hours in order to extract tannin and color. Aged in 66% new French oak for 23 months. This wine is high acid, high alcohol, and high in tannin, which makes it great for aging; this vintage is prepared to age for ten or more years. Even so

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You can feel the liquorice and dark chocolate edges to the black fruit which give the overall frame texture and depth and it has freshness throughout

full flavors in this wine while retaining a significant amount of acidity

then aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels

Very pale pink

it is a structured and balanced wine

Drink this wine from 2022

and 1% Petit Verdot

966 bottles were filled in March 2020

allspice and violet

Vibrant acidity invites you back for more

Length of aging before bottling: 12 months