Wine Reviews

This remains one of the best merlots from Italy, even though it was first made in 2019. Violets, tapenade, lavender, blackberries and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that give presence and drive. Polished and rather endless. A merlot with structure and polish at the same time. Best after 2027.

The earthy decadence of cherry, bark and meat aromas and flavors are fascinating, with a depth of fruit and creamy tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a flavor finish and a juicy and polished texture. Shows tension as well. Old vines planted in 1935. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years.

There’s a purity and beauty to this that impresses you the minute you put your nose in the glass. So aromatic. Flowers, graphite, blackcurrants and hints of gunmetal. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that coat your mouth but give a feeling of fine cashmere. The length and intensity is calm but rather endless. 45% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon,10% cabernet franc and 5% petite verdot. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2028.

Silky and plush, this red leans to the elegant side, featuring black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, iron and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Harmonious and well-structured, with polished tannins emerging on the long aftertaste and leaving a powdery feel.

A rich nose of black cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate gets some levity from softer, slightly bitter aromas of pencil shavings, coffee and herbs. This balance between the sweetness of berries and chocolate and the earthier elements continues on the palate, while acid blazes around austere tannins