The impressive, opaque purple-colored 1998 l'Apparita reveals aromas and flavors of new saddle leather, spicy oak, and blackberry/cherry fruit. Powerful, muscular, and tannic, it needs 4-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for 15+ years.(Not yet released)
A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620