where it aged for 14 months

The brooding and equally serious broad-shouldered flavors are not quite as concentrated as those of the Chambertin but are even finer and display plenty of minerality on the wonderfully persistent finish

Stefano Frascolla and Tua Rita have almost single-handedly put Suvereto on Italys winemaking map

together with the fresh acidities of its limestone soils

The 2015 Saint Joseph has some delicate florals but is marked more by ripeness and power

Marchesi Frescobaldi, Brunello Montalcino Luce Della Vite Vintage:2013 where it aged for 14This dense, powerful red exhibits black cherry and tobacco flavors, followed by a note of black tea on the finish. Woolly in texture, with the tannins lending a gruff conclusion. Needs time. Best from 2014 through 2027. 1,300 cases made. BS