2020 Radikon Merlot RS20, Venezia Giulia, Italy

The 2020 Rosso RS20 blends crushed raspberries, pomegranates and mint with savory tomato leaf and clove to form a captivating bouquet. It’s soft and round with a deep mix of ripe red fruits and stimulating acids that create a push and pull of tension. A slight herbal twang lingers, along with saline-minerals, as the RS20 tapers off long and crisp but also lightly structured. That said, there’s no harm in enjoying it today. This is zesty with unexpected depths. Very`nice. It’s a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Pignolo.