93 Robert Parker
Silvia Imparato?s path breaking blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Aglianico seems to do best in odd-numbered years ? 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and now this beautiful 2001 ? even though I continue to have a soft spot for the 1992, a shot across the bow which seems to have helped wake up a then slumbering region with an enormous potential. Blackish ruby in color, warm, spicy, and penetrating in aroma with expansive notes of black currants, graphite, mint, and licorice, it is both concentrated and lush on the palate with a solid structure and swelling volume which promise fifteen years of life ahead.
93 Robert Parker
Silvia Imparato?s path breaking blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Aglianico seems to do best in odd-numbered years ? 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and now this beautiful 2001 ? even though I continue to have a soft spot for the 1992, a shot across the bow which seems to have helped wake up a then slumbering region with an enormous potential. Blackish ruby in color, warm, spicy, and penetrating in aroma with expansive notes of black currants, graphite, mint, and licorice, it is both concentrated and lush on the palate with a solid structure and swelling volume which promise fifteen years of life ahead.
92 Wine Spectator
An expansive nose, with currants, Christmas cake spices and vanilla. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins triggering off a long, long spicy fruit finish. This is one of the most interesting reds made in the south and despite a vineyard expansion, the wine remains outstanding. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico. Best after 2007. 1,600 cases made. ?JS
92 Wine Spectator
An expansive nose, with currants, Christmas cake spices and vanilla. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins triggering off a long, long spicy fruit finish. This is one of the most interesting reds made in the south and despite a vineyard expansion, the wine remains outstanding. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico. Best after 2007. 1,600 cases made. ?JS
90 James Suckling
A chewy, rich wine with blueberry, fresh-rosemary and stone character. Full-bodied, very austere and dry.