This 92-5-3 blend of Pallagrello Nero, Aglianico and Casavecchia from Nanni Copè vineyards, some of which are about 150 years old, shows enormous balance in a vintage that was hot and not easy to farm. The 2017 Sabbie di Sopra il Bosco shows a dark ruby appearance and tight textural richness. Its acidity is well defined despite the heat of the vintage. In fact, there's much more freshness and tannic focus than I would have expected. This is a wine to put aside in your cellars for five to ten more years. Production stands at 7,720 bottles and 120 magnums.