A broad and full-bodied red wine, the 2013 Taurasi shows thick layers of tarry asphalt and campfire ash. It takes a few vigorous swirls of the glass before you get to the ripe and black primary fruit under all those heavy layers. This is a balanced vintage with some cooler moments during the growing season that have added to the linear sharpness and directness of the bouquet. Fruit is sourced from a vineyard located some 550 meters above sea level, and this late-ripening grape was harvested during the first week of November. Some 13,000 bottles were produced.

Dry and spicy, this medium- to full-bodied red is trimmed by taut tannins, showing a delicate, aromatic overtone of wild sage and spice box, layered with flavors of crushed black cherry, dried fig and smoky mineral. Features a long, fresh finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,200 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Taurasi Select to Add