Brancatelli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Petit Verdot 2016

 Brancatelli’s 100% Petit Verdot is an absolute treat.  While the nose shows dark fruit, leather, and violets, it is the body’s distinct extra-dark chocolate that provides that next-level experience.  The winery has already aged this wine for over half a decade but it has the complexity and balance to age another 10 to 20 years.  If you are opening this before 2030, it deserves at least 90 minutes in a decanter.