This is actually the Reserva. 75% Tempranillo and 25% Garnacha blend. Bold aromas and flavors of black berry, black licorice, cedar, earth and tobacco. Broad and generous texture. Moderate acidity. There is still muscular (yet dusty) tannin present. A pretty short, but oak oak dominant, finish. Thank You Ron B! Revisited in March 2023. Above notes still apply. — 2 years ago
Smoke and fruit on the nose, powerful tannins and a long finish. I had this at Benvenuto Brunello and am just now going through my notes. I will look for this when it arrives. — 10 years ago
Very nice Spanish red wine, with lot's of dark fruit flavours. — 9 years ago
Wonderful funky Italian but you gotta let it open up or the alcohol cuts you. Mellows into dirty fruit. Bought at BP. — 2 years ago
Fun and aromatic! Ginger! — 2 years ago
Made from 100% Calabrese. Lifted aroma of rose water, fresh strawberry and peach. Oyster shell, mushroom, and damp stones. Moderate acidity, elevated body (14.5%). — 6 years ago
2010 is an excellent vintage. I had this at Benvenuto Brunello and am just now going through my notes. You won't be disappointed. — 10 years ago
Mark Eastom
2010. Got a lot of time left. Dark dusty fruit, dill pickle barrel, vanilla, earth, stony minerality and nice acid. — a year ago