Medium red. Musky, reduced nose offers scents of strawberry preserves, coffee grounds and chocolate; grew fresher with aeration. Sweet and penetrating in the mouth, with pungent, slightly exotic strawberry and mineral flavors. Elegant, seamless wine, conveying an impression of energy and lift thanks to its harmonious acids. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins and excellent length, with late notes of black olive, flowers and leather. I might have scored the wine even higher but for its stubborn ele...

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

5 year annivsary wine <br/>Oct 12 2013