Description

Production: Vineyard in organic conversion for that vintage (certification obtained for 2016 vintage). Hand harvested. 60% aged for 24 months in French oak barriques (225 l) and the remaining 40% in oak casks (10/30 hl) and bottle aged for at least 24 months.

Tasting: Intense brilliant ruby red color. Fruity and fine bouquet with notes of ripe red berries, black pepper, liquorice, spice. Intense taste of red berries, well-integrated oak, well balanced tanins.

Pairings: Grilled and slow-roast red meat dishes

Awards:
2019 : 92 pts James Suckling; 94 pts Gardini; 94 pts Kerin O’Keefe; 93 pts Winescritic.com
2018 : 94 pts James Suckling; 92 pts Kerin O’Keefe; 92 pts Winescritic.com
2017 : 93 pts James Suckling
2016 : 94 pts James Suckling; 93 pts Winescritic.com
2015 : 16.5 Jancis Robinson; 94 pts James Suckling; 92 pts Wine Enthusiast
2014 : 92 pts James Suckling
2013 : 95 pts James Suckling ; 93 pts Wine Spectator ; 17/20 Jancis Robinson ; 90 pts Wine Enthusiast ; 91 pts Antonio Galloni Vinous
2012 : 94 pts James Suckling
2011 : 90 pts James Suckling
2010 : 93 pts Wine Spectator ; 96 pts James Suckling ; 94 pts Wine Advocate
2009 : 87 pts James Suckling
2008 : 92 pts James Suckling
2007 : 89 pts James Suckling
2006 : 93 pts Wine Spectator ; 93 pts James Suckling
2005 : 94 pts Wine Spectator ; 93 pts James Suckling ; 90 pts Wine Advocate