Cordero di Montezemolo : Bricco Gattera 2014

Vanilla and toasted spice aromas and flavors highlight the cherry, strawberry and floral notes in this elegant red. Lithe yet firmly structured, with a lingering, complex finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 500 cases made.

A brash and modern style with attractive and newer oak notes, which are all cedary and spicy across wild red cherries. The palate has real depth and power. It delivers a long spice-wrapped train of red and dark cherries. One of the best and most complete wines of the vintage. Try this from 2022.

La Morra. Dark ruby with bright orange tinges. Like opening a jar of maraschino cherries. Aromatic sweet-cherry fruit. Perfumed, lithe and elegant, with powdery tannins on the finish. (WS)