minty cocoa nuance that builds with aeration

this is the only Amarone we will see for a while (until the highly anticipated 2015 is released)

achieving veritable racy elegance that sets it apart

Sweet rose petal

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2018 minty cocoa nuance that buildsCastelnuovo dell'Abate. Very pale crimson with some blue. Unusual spicy nose. Edgy acidity on the end. Bitter cherries. Rather confidently going its own way. Much fresher and lighter than most.