July 15, 2016 - 6/6. Pale/medium garnet core, wide pale mahogany rim. Nose is moderately intense, savoury, mellow red cherry, strawberry, florals. touch of spice. Medium bodied, mellow, savoury, lightly spiced strawberry fruit, florals, soft tannins, balanced acidity, medium/good length harmonious, savoury finish, light tickle of tannin. Very good indeed, fully mature, for drinking up over the next year or two.
July 22, 2015 - Medium garnet core, pale garnet rim. Fragrant nose, red fruit, spice, touch of liquorice and earth. Medium/full, spicy red cherry, leather, florals, touch of fig, soft, caressing tannins, balanced acidity, very good length finish wth liquorice notes. Delicious, classic Rosso, drinking beautifully.
February 26, 2014 - Pale/medium bright ruby core, medium pale garnet rim. Nose shows red cherry, spice, leather, earth. Palate is medium bodied with lovely, bright, almost crunchy red cherry fruit, quite leathery, fine if still grippy tannins, lovely fresh acids and then notes of soil on a good length grippy finish. Dry, savoury and tasty, a classic Rosso.
June 18, 2013 - No formal note, but another great showing with sour, but pure red cherry, leather, notes of earth, lovely tangy acids, firm but fine tannins.
March 19, 2013 - The potential just does not achieve..... pity.
January 17, 2013 - No formal note, but this is a great, authentic Rosso, with lovely smoky fruit, liquorice and soil notes, lovely savoury acidity, refined tannins, and a good length, fresh harmonious finish. So drinkable!
October 17, 2012 - Medium ruby/garnet core, wide pale garnet rim. Smoky red cherries on the nose which has good intensity and is pretty complex with notes of spice, earth and plum. The palate is medium/full bodied with earthy, spicy red cherry fruit, which is rich but with vibrant, tangy contrasting acidity and firm, yet surprisingly refined tannins, capped off with a good length, slightly liquoricey finish. This is an excellent Rosso with good complexity and balance. Drinking well but no hurry.
March 5, 2012 - mellowed out considerably a day after opening, but no more than average table wine
February 11, 2012 - Not really the wine one was expecting given the lofty original price never mind the price actually paid. Bit thin and unambigious. Would not buy again.
September 26, 2011 - Great value. Perfect as everyday wine you can really enjoy.