Bodega Pablo Fallabrino, Angel's Cuvée Ripasso de Tannat, Atlántida, Canelones, Uruguay 2018

Clever use of the ripasso technique to smoothen Tannat's sometimes challenging tannins while leveraging its depth of fruit and savoury edge. Broody and seductive this has juicy raisins and prune at the core, covered in dark chocolate and tobacco leaves. Olive brine, petrichor and truffle add nuance and dynamism. Lovely cleanliness and assertiveness to the finish.