Vivid deep red. Aromas and flavors of coffee and cocoa complicate dark berry and red cherry. A strong but smooth tannic spine and harmonious, ripe acidity provide plenty of support and cut in the middle and the long, candied-violet-accented finish. Bigger, richer and deeper than the 2013 Brunello from Il Palazzo, but elegant nevertheless. Well done.

- By Ian D'Agata on February 2018