Fully mature, but still going strong, with black cherry, tar and cedar notes on the nose, followed by sweetly ripe fruit flavors backed by earth and dark chocolate. Long finish. Boscaini calls this “one of the most elegant vintages.”
— W.E.
(12/1/2004)
Essentially a top selection of the company’s Campofiorin that’s refermented solely with Corvina grapes, Brola has a similar nose, full of cherries and cocoa. Shows greater length and intensity on the palate and a full, velvety mouthfeel.
— W.E.
(5/1/2003)
Sansonina offers this unique Merlot with warm and complex characteristics of the territory that shaped it. The Verona winegrowing area is influenced by Lake Garda and the Dolomites; Consequently, this wine shows pristine aromas of cherry, spice and leather backed by a soft, silky texture.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
Sansonina is a beautiful wine with a distinct personality and elegant tones of cherry, blackberry, spice and leather integrated over a rich, plush mouthfeel. It also shows a clean, linear approach with a tight but long-lasting finish.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
The first vintage of Clos Roareti was introduced in 2004 and cemented this producer’s reputation for excellent Merlot. This vintage shows intense aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice and cinnamon backed by a velvety, smooth texture.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
A touch richer and meatier than the ’95 Campofiorin, featuring plenty of caramel and brown sugar from oak aging, plus firmer, chewier tannins. Hold another couple of years.
— W.E.
(12/1/2004)
Offers an incredible bouquet for a $15 wine—a beatiful floral bloom of cherry blossoms and cocoa that leaves your mouth watering. Rich chocolate and cherry flavors finish with baby-soft tannins.
— W.E.
(5/1/2003)
Like the ’98 Brolo, this is still showing some reductive notes of rubber on the nose, but boasts plenty of lush, ripe black cherries and dried spices on the palate. It goes down deceptively easy, yet should improve for another few years at least. Editors’ Choice.
— W.E.
(12/1/2004)