90 Points - Wine Advocate, November 2009
"Deep garnet-purple colour. Ripe cherry and tobacco leaf aromas with a touch of game. Medium-full body with good concentration of fruit and a medium to high level of balancing acidity. Medium+ level of grainy tannins. Long finish. Tasted July 2009." -Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"Made from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes aged in stainless steel, then an additional 6 months in Slavonic oak barrels. Intense violet robe. Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs, and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry, supple finish." -The Importer