Tasting- "Fortediga Cabernet-Syrah 2008"

Fortediga Cabernet-Syrah 2008

• Variety: 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Maremma, Tuscany
• Country: Italy
• Year: 2008
• Price: $20 (on sale: $9.95)
• Shop review:
• 89 points, Wine Advocate
• "A wine that reveals considerable richess and depth while maintaining a pure, crystalline quality in its dark, varietal fruit.  This is 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 6 months in used French oak barrels."
• My review:
• This wine had a bouquet of raspberry and blackberry.  It tasted earthy and dry, but in combination with the fruit flavors it was very rich and bold.  It would pair well with a steak dinner. 
• I did not have this wine with food.
• Tasted at the Vintage Cellar tasting on 02/23/2013