This has bright aromas of maraschino, tobacco, bitter chocolate, prune and dusty mineral. There’s a tightness to the mouthfeel that is reinforced by acidity and long-lasting berry flavors. — (3/1/2013) —89

Ambruco is a softly layered and rich wine that imparts opulent aromas of chocolate, sweet spice, dark fruit, plum, prune and licorice. There’s a touch of bitterness in the mouth but otherwise the mouthfeel is thick and dense enough to smooth out any wrinkles.——M.L.(6/1/2011)—— 90