The 2015 Sassoalloro is an earthy and savory wine that reveals the ripe and exuberant fruit that is characteristic of this warm vintage. Dark cherry and dried blackberry aromas segue to spice, leather, tar and tobacco. The wine is soft and lush in terms of mouthfeel, with more primary fruit flavors on the close.

The 2010 Sassoalloro is a distinctive red blend with a firm mineral vein that runs straight through. Dusty tones of crushed granite and pencil shavings emerge immediately from the bouquet. Once they lift, they reveal subtle fruit tones that recall wild raspberry and red currant. Added notes of spice and tobacco round off the finish. The finish is medium and the wine should evolve over the next five years.