Badia di Morrona, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “N’Antia” 2020 (VOS Selections)

With N’Antia, Badia di Morrona shows that a Bordeaux blend can be successful outside of Bolgheri. Bright and floral, N’Antia conveys the same striking fruit and “not just fruit” flavor combination as the Taneto, albeit with a more graceful, less chunky profile. Despite suave tannins, its racy character makes it seem more youthful than Taneto. It displays unexpected freshness and vibrancy for a wine from the hot 2020 Tuscan vintage. Give it a couple of years in the cellar to settle down.
93 Michael Apstein