Annata recensita: 2003

Rating: 89/100

Deep ruby with inky highlights.Initially austere nose hints only at underbrush, smoke and rubber, then opens with air to reveal pretty strawberry and red plum aromas. At once sweet and juicy, this boasts lovely red plum and raspberry syrup flavors and finishes with chewy tannins and a lingering smoky by painters (even Michelangelo is said to have used it) and obtained via the burning of wine shoots.