Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Petite Chapelle other_regions_italy Jonata's 630-case 2012 El Desafio

Jonata's 630-case 2012 El Desafio de Jonata checks in as a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon

and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out

Compared to other examples I have enjoyed

A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence

60% whole cluster)

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Petite Chapelle other_regions_italy Jonata's 630-case 2012 El DesafioTasted blind. Glowing colour. Gentle, savoury nose. Fireworks on the nose but a bit lean and reductive on the finish. Is this the Italian? Lightly bitter finish and pretty drying. Not much sweet fruit here. Marked acidity.