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Round and sweet in its ripe dark fruit. The wine continues to gain weight in the glass, showing a level of density that nearly manages to cover tannins. Floral notes add lift on the finish. 97 Points (Robert Parker)

This massively structured, imposing blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso bursts from the glass with a compelling array of smoke, ash, graphite, underbrush and black cherries. Layered, sweet and powerful, it reveals notable depth as well as persistence. 93 points (Robert Parker)

A wine to warm the hearts of genuine wine lovers. Has lovely evolved notes, with an excellent freshness, some perfume, and a pleasant roundedness. Good drying finish.

With a layered, complex structure this selection is laden with aromas of baking spices, cocoa, sweet vanilla, licorice, black cherry and berry fruit, with subtle floral notes of stone fruit blossom. On the palate, the wine has a solid, polished attack, with pretty berry fruit and elements of pepper and licorice while bright acidity adds […]

Dense and layered, with loads of braised fig, currant paste, crushed plum and macerated blackberry fruit laced with licorice snap, black tea and spice notes. The long, broad finish has superb acidity buried deep, letting a floral hint skitter in the background. 97 Points (Wine Enthusiast)

Powerfully rendered with dark fig, black tea, melted licorice and plum sauce notes cascading over one another, while dense, loamy tannins provide support. Super dense on the finish, but with a long supple texture that lets the fruit sail on. 95 Points (Robert Parker)

Youthfully packed, featuring currant and cherry paste notes balled up at the core, while savory, menthol and sage flavors stay buried in the background. Offers a singed alder frame, with a telltale cast iron bolt emerging at the very end. 93 Points (Wine Spectator)

Sweet dark fruit, leather and spices flow from this layered, structured Sangiovese. Later notes of tobacco and smoke make an appearance as the wine begins to open in the glass. The tannins build on the finish yet always maintain their elegant, refined quality. 92 Point (Wine Advocate)

Fresh, intense cherry fruit on the nose, complemented by well-integrated oak notes. Delicious mocha tones mingle with the clean cherry fruit on the palate. 92 Points (James Suckling)

Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola and espresso. Showing flavors of ripe blueberry, cassis and licorice, this age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a smooth finish and a slight grip of tannin on the close. 92 Points (Wine Spectator)