Only made in magnum, the Il Borro 2016 Alessandro dal Borro is a pure expression of Syrah from the wild and sun-drenched Arezzo corner of Tuscany. The front label depicts the portly military figure Alessandro dal Borro, who founded this tiny hamlet now run as a luxury hotel by one branch of the Ferragamo family. You get lots of Syrah intensity and purity here with a robust bouquet that focuses on dark fruit, sweet plum, Indian spice and cured leather. You also get hints of cracked white pepper. That variety-driven bouquet is followed by a medium-bodied mouthfeel that shows a slightly more streamlined and lean finish. The wine concludes with a subdued and elegant personality.