Here is another vintage that surprised me. The 2007 Pàtrimo is a very different wine and its personality is less evident and generous than I would have guessed. This edition of Campania's celebrated Merlot shows a higher degree of balsam or medicinal herb with dried mint, licorice and rosemary oil at the back of cherry liqueur and blackberry. The mouthfeel is zesty and bright, but shorter in length. The wine offers a final dose of chocolate and spice that adds weight and makes for a much-needed grounding effect. This was a very dry year with drought-like conditions during the summer months. Drink this wine over the next ten years.