The estate’s top bottling, the 2003 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone is weighty in its expression of super-ripe, jammy, dark fruit and scorched earth. Warm and ample on the palate, it displays outstanding overall balance as well as a seductive personality. Today it is still a bit tight and will require several hours of air or, even better, another year or two in the cellar. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Importer: Vin Divino, Ltd., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

Lots of blackberry, earth and fresh tobacco aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and an aftertaste of licorice, berry and light toasty oak. Best after 2007. 2,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Select to Add