From the cherry, violet and tobacco nose through the full-flavored palate, this wine hits the right notes. The flavors follow the aromas, the finish is long and polished, with firm, ultrafine tannins. Inviting now, it will really shine after 2003. Editors’ Choice.
— W.E.
(8/1/2001)
This wine is big and burly, yet also velvety, with cassis and dark tea and tobacco aromas and flavors. There’s plenty of black fruit, licorice and cocoa—all wrapped in toasty oak—and the fine fruit-acid-tannin balance here portends a long life. Hold for four years; will keep a long time. Cellar Selection.
— W.E.
(8/1/2001)
From one of Tuscany’s most charismatic producers, Roccato has shown a steady evolution in quality and intensity that culminates with this beautiful vintage. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine delivers Rocca’s signature juicy softness with background notes of spice and almond.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
A cheerful super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this shows a very elegant and sophisticated side. It is modern, plump and extracted, but it also delivers fine aromas of cherry, vanilla, spice and pipe tobacco.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Roccato is a blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon that’s packed with aromas of blackberry, leather, tobacco and chocolate. It’s velvety and rich, with a delicious touch of cherry and cinnamon on the long finish.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Slightly rustic but still polished. The nose is toasty and full of bramble, spice and zesty red fruit. Rich and meaty in the mouth, where exotic but clear flavors of berries, toast and vanilla draw you in. Fairly lush in the long run, with commendable acidity and overall balance. A fine Tuscan red.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Plush, fruit-forward and soft, Riserva di Fizzano shows a modern, confident style. The wine’s appearance already shows darker hues of aging and the bouquet is characterized by dark fruit, leather and spice.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Riserva di Fizzano is always an impressive wine, and the 2007 vintage has produced an especially generous, soft and rich bottling. It delivers aromas of bright cherry, soft spice, chocolate, pipe tobacco and a pretty flower accent at the back. It would pair with pork roasted with fennel seed and garlic.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)