Full deep ruby. Superripe aromas of cassis, blackberry and licorice. Dense, sweet and impressively concentrated; a real fruit bomb in the mouth. Primary black fruit flavors are complicated by tobacco, chocolate and exotic oak notes. Finishes very long and sweet, with lush, ripe tannins. As youthful as this is today, it's already quite sexy.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 158 on Apr-05

Rating: 98/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/15/04

Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

drank at Leilas with skip and Paul November 23 2010. excellent Italian. took about 45 minutes to open even when decanter. earthy but not too dry.