Sportoletti, Umbria, Villa Fidelia 2004 California giving way to an impeccably

giving way to an impeccably balanced structure with energetic acidity and a robust shine and gleam to the fruit

meaty tones

The 2018 vintage was certainly the last time in Burgundy you could tick off all those boxes (though fingers are crossed for 2022

I last had this 3 years ago and the tannins were too much and figured it needed some time

pleasing acids and some Christmas spice notes

Sportoletti, Umbria, Villa Fidelia 2004 California giving way to an impeccablyInto Neck; torn labels The 2004 Villa Fidelia is an elegant, sexy wine. Medium in body, it reveals gorgeous inner sweetness in its layered personality, with plenty of sweet dark fruit and well integrated oak. This understated wine is immensely appealing now, but it will be even better in another year or two. Sportoletti's Villa Fidelia is one of the most compelling wines of Umbria. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it spends 12