The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Podere Ritorti covers the palate with rich dark fruit, imparting blackberry, cherry syrup, spice and teriyaki smoke. This is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah in descending order of importance. It's a soft and approachable wine to pair with grilled meats or spicy sausage with onions and bell peppers. It spends 18 months in barrique. Some 10,000 bottles were made.

This is a new estate that makes only two wines that are both classified as Bolgheri Superiore. The 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Podere Ritorti is a dark and masculine wine with dark aromas of dark fruit and prune followed by spice, tar and black licorice. This is a somber and brooding wine that emits a steady and sharply focused approach. There is less fruit here, but you get more savory tobacco and spice instead. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah (all aged in barrique for 18 months). Some 10,000 bottles are made.