The very dark pink color announces a light red, but this is in fact a full-blown rosé with lots of lightly candied cherry and raspberry character, together with a full body, lightly firm tannins and plenty of juicy flavor, driving long and hard into a persistent, fruity finish. Call it what you like, it’s outstanding. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

The 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is incredibly pretty with its display of crushed violets, mint, wild strawberries and wet stone. It’s a soft and fleshy effort that keeps the energy high, as zesty acids usher in a pure display of red and blue fruits. Hints of tannin mix with sweet spices and minerals to create a pleasantly tactile feel, as this tapers off fresh and slightly savory.

A selection made from the estate's vineyards, at altitudes ranging from 150 to 400m above sea level, this Riserva was aged in a combination of new and used Slavonian oak barriques, barrels and tonneaux. It has a meaty, mulchy scent of dried fruits and autumnal fruits. In the mouth it is quite sticky and ripe, with some succulence tempered by chalky tannins. There's a streak of red fruit running through the plum and blackberry fruits, bordered by graphite and wood. The acidity keeps things in balance through to the finish.

The 2017 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Bellovedere is massive with an oak-inspired burst of mocha mixed with mentholated herbs, cedar, black currants and exotic spice forming its bouquet. However, what impresses most here are the textures, supremely elegant and pure, yet also lifted, as the 2017 balances its rich dark fruits with brisk acids and mineral tones that add liveliness, but also depth. The tannins are fine but sweet, and in need of mellowing; this finishes incredibly long through the cocoa and cinnamon-tinged finale. The Bellovedere spends eighteen months in a combination of barriques and tonneaux, yet the integration is spot on. Give this sexy beast a few years in the cellar to soften its contours and integrate some oak.

The aromatics on the 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Spelt captivate, expertly mixing crushed cherries with autumnal spice, dried citrus peels and hints of shaved cedar. It takes a turn toward the savory spectrum on the palate, drenching the senses with mineral-tinged, tart red berries and grippy tannins that mount toward the close. A coating of primary concentration further accentuates the wine's structured feel as it finishes long, with hints of blackberries and lavender left behind. The 2018 doesn’t possess the power of the best vintages; however, with a short stay in the cellar, it should drink beautifully for a number of years.

The 2021 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is sweetly scented with white strawberries, dusty rose and a hint of confectioners’ sugar. It envelopes the palate in silken textures, as ripe red fruits give way to inner florals and hints of spice. Nuances of licorice and cherry linger as this finishes fresh.

Aromas of fresh red cherry, earl grey tea and thyme. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Nicely layered chocolate and dried-herb character atop the bed of black fruit. Generous, with a fresh finish. Drink now.

"Pretty notes of candied violet and star anise waft through the black raspberry fruit in this chewy, medium- to full-bodied red, which is lightly mouthwatering, with a tangy, mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2026. 11,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported."