2001 Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Montepulciano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (6/30/2009)
WIML90

Tasted double blind at an offline.

Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of licorice, berries and florals. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium term. Probably needs a decant.

My guess was this is a lighter style 2001 Italian Syrah from the south, likely Sicilia. (90 pts.)