This was a random bottle from the cellar on normal a Thursday night paired with a simple bowl of Mezzi Rigatoni and Marinara. I know very little about this Biodynamic estate but with Dressner as the importer, it has my attention. It appears to be declassified Chianti Rufina.
Popped and poured; consumed over several hours. In the glass, deep ruby with a translucent core and slightly browning edges, possibly indicating its near 11 years of age. Medium viscosity. On the nose, stewed black berries and black cherries, some VA, old leather bound books and dusty earth with medium+ intensity. On the palate, a rather powerful cherry red rope licorice character dominates accompanied by mushrooms, dried herbs and a bitterness that reminded me of walnuts. Medium tannins which seem completely integrated at this point. The acid seems to be on the higher end of the scale yet, the wine remains fairly balanced since it’s so well endowed with fruit. Medium+ finish.
I gotta say, I’m really digging this wine. It was fun on its own and worked really well with food. If this bottle is an indicator of the estate’s style and quality then I am definitely looking forward to experiencing more. Drinking very well now so no need to hold longer. Bottle number 0365/1350 😳 — 4 years ago
Ridiculous — 5 years ago
Tight and elegant notes of cherries, anise, cedar and smoke. The finish is long and acidic. — 9 months ago
Hibiscus, soy, strawberry, leather, light ruby red, acids and tannins mixed and pulls through, everything fades quickly — 4 years ago
Very citrusy, almost no finish. Light and reframing. Apple in the nose — 5 months ago
By the glass. I think this was it? $20. Orangina up front with a lingering savoriness. — 4 years ago
On 31/12/19 — 5 years ago
Christine T
Can't wait to see how this develops and compare with Cerreto prapo
Tasted at Vite Turchese — a month ago