(2022) Calabrian red from Gaglioppo grapes, grown organically. Unoaked, but 12 months in stainless steel tank, five months in bottle, before release. Nicely fragrant and inviting, a rose and violet top note to kirsch-like fruit. Buoyantly red fruited on the palate, bursting with energy, then a dry, quite stern axis of acidity and tannin clamps down on the finish. Enjoyably different this one.
(2012) Slightly barnyardy aromas here, a touch dank and oxidised. Is this entirely clean? The palate has a pleasing fruit sweetness, some gentle creamy oak and decent balance.