Piccini Memoro (Italy)

Nose:  Juicy berries, possibly blackberries or dark red berries.  Definite oakiness as well.

Taste: Slightly sweet, heavy and thick.

Finish:  Reasonable tannins that don't linger, with either a vanilla or cinnamon (we disagreed on this) finish afterwards.

What we say:  V - 'It's a bit strange - it was all oak on the first go, all berry on the second.'  'The berry scent is a bit different, but I can't figure out what it is - maybe cherry pie?'  S - 'It's almost syrupy without being sweet like a syrup.'

What they say:  Plenty of rich black cherry flavour, with coffee and tobacco on the nose, and hints of dried figs and prunes.

Rating:  6

Price:  £9.49