Quite a substantial colour, more peach than salmon; the nose is quite discreet at present, spicy and minerally, with hints of peach and strawberry and a savoury aspect; the palate has the unmistakeable tightness and minerality of 2008, but it seems to have the weight of fruit to age and find a balance with the acidity in 3-5 years' time, silky texture, gentle mousse; light finish, good length. Drink 2020-2028.

An off-dry dessert wine from the island of Ischia, made with Biancolella 40%, Forastera 30%, Uva Rilla 10% , San Lunardo 10% and Coglionara 10%, 18 months in oak, 6 months in bottle, 14% ABV. Medium amber golden colour; very aromatic nose of peach, bitter orange and warm spice, floral lift, good depth; the palate is rich and full but drier than the nose would suggest, with refreshing acidity; perfumed finish, good length.

Ripe fruit of plums and black cherries, spicy new oak, hint of vanilla, good depth, fruit forward and bit hot; flavoursome palate, a bit foursquare, nice and spicy, fresh enough but the tannins are rather rough; creamy finish, good length.