had it again. I actually bought it for a tuscany tasting Im hosting later i n november (where I also serve 2001 Brunello from Pian delle Vigne!), but s omething urged me to open it. first pop n pour it was thin and lacking. the n as the night went by it became increasingly interesting and unique. so do nt be too fast to judge it. it is the BEST rosso di montepulciano I ever ha d. better than some brunellos. I dont even consider it my kind of wine. I normally like more earthy, cedar , earthy, tannic wines. but it really has a lot of flavour, slight licorice , brussel sprount (confirmed from last TNs!) flowers, dark red berries, tic kling your tongue. stays in your mouth increasing intensity after swallowin g. it reminds me more of my fav. burgundies than tuscanies (maybe because I normally drink american styled brunello and supertuscans from tuscany). All in all, an alluring mystique wine, so raising my initial grade.
note: oh, just noticed I reused the word "alluring" from the last TNs. very intriguing.