The Pomo is a Super Tuscan made by the late Roberto Aglieta, who unfortunately passed away after the 2008 harvest. Aglieta’s approach was to keep intervention in the cellar to a minimum and use new oak and international varieties judiciously to only enhance the natural qualities of the terroir of Montalcino, and this masterfully light touch will be sorely missed. A blend consisting of 90 percent Sangiovese and 10 percent Merlot has stayed Tuscan at heart. The Sangiovese’s bright cherry and earthy tones are eloquently displayed on the nose. The merlot steps in on the palate with plump summer fruit, black cherries and bitter-sweet chocolate that lasts in the mouth. At the moment it is a youthful and energetic wine. The wine benefits from a little rapid oxygenation, saving a few glasses for the following evening showed what potential it has for a little bottle ageing. The boisterous element had calmed down, still expressing lots of rich fruit but with more sumptuous sweet spice and tobacco leaf forming a terrific, voluptuous long finish.
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