The 2005 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Il Fattore offers up overripe red fruits, tobacco, herbs, smoke and licorice on an attractive, mid-weight frame. The Fattore loses a bit of steam on the mid-palate, leading to a rather clenched, compact finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.
Importer: Francoli USA, Orange, CA ; tel. (714) 974-0322