Aromas of red plums, grilled grapefruit, dried strawberries, potpourri and dried herbs. The elegant, medium-bodied palate is framed by fine-grained tannins with tangy, medium acidity. Crunchy and vibrant, showing lovely fruit purity and spices in a lengthy finish. Drink or hold.

A smoky reduction gives way to dried black cherries and savory herbs as the 2021 Monica di Sardegna Oltreluna smolders up from the glass. This is a juicy and lively effort with a reverberation of zesty acidity that motivates its ripe wild berry fruits as violet inner florals form toward the close. The Oltreluna tapers off long yet fresh with a floral resonance as sweet spice hints slowly fade. While fruity in nature, there's a good amount of complexity here, making the 2021 a total pleasure to taste.