Bold and savory notes of dark cherries, cola, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blackberry bush, Damson plums, leather and spices. Bold, with an underlying freshness. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Sangiovese is a big, potent wine. Black cherry, plum, espresso and spice are front and center. Winemaker Matt Ward lowered yields dramatically, which yielded an especially dark, deep and explosive Sangiovese. I can't say there's much varietal character, but the 2022 is a very good wine if taken on its own terms. 

- By Antonio Galloni on December 2024