AR | This is showing a good depth of youthful ruby in the glass, a touch herbal in aroma with dark brooding fruit in the background, there's some attractive ripe, sweet cherry fruit on approach and its fresh and juicy in texture at the same time; showing well-handled extraction, the tannins are lightly grippy but soft and in tune with the general idea of a well-made modern wine with no hard edges; fresh and approachable now, this elegantly styled red has much to commend it. Drink Dates: 2025 - 2033. 92
MP | This wine shows a leafy, herbaceous interpretation of Brunello with wet stone, tomato leaf, rose, violet amnd thyme alongside blackberry, red currant and biscuit. The palate is broadly aligned with a focus on eucalyptus, red currant, earthy notes, cooked plum and baking spice. Although well-blanced with ripe tannins and firm acidity the wine lacks the concentration necessary to move it through the ranks. Drink Dates: 2028 - 2034. 92