AJ | Densely coloured, and with more youthful purple -red than most. A purposeful look in the glass. Much fresher fruits than most,with ample sweet upholstery. Spice and dough behind the blackcurrant and plum: unusual but exciting. A small-barrel wine? The palate, too, suggests barrique, but this wine is impressive, clean, fresh-fruited, articulate and expressive, with much better structure than many of its peers and with balanced acidity lifting and driving but not dominating the pure, pristine fruits. A success for the vintage, and no hurry to drink. Classical palates may jib at its style. Even so, it's an excellent Sangiovese from the place above all others where this variety loves to grow, and deserves a serious look on that basis. Drink Dates: 2027 - 2037. 92
BB | Deep ruby to pink. Rich, black fruits, closed, dark nose with some herbal and mineral undertones. Touch over ripe palate with black fruits and fairly jammy finish. Maybe time will help but not an elegant wine at this stage Drink Dates: 2026 - 2032. 89