soft cheeses
crisp green apple and a hint of honey
delivered grapes with exceptional aromatic intensity and perfect botrytis development
but still want the wine to have manners
confident enough never to raise its voice
2000 Syrah ‘Case Via’, Fontodi New In soft cheesesTuscan Smoke Case Via Syrah from Fontodi is never shy, and the 2000 has moved into a wonderfully mature register. Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, smoked meat, leather, liquorice and warm earth all come through, with a faint violet lift still peeking out from behind the savoury depth. On the palate, it is full, broad and velvety, with the richness of ripe Syrah softened by time. The tannins are now rounded and mellow, the fruit has turned