Castello di Ama L’Apparita 2010

Ama’s 2010 L’Apparita is super-intriguing from the very first taste. With each passing vintage, it seems like Apparita becomes less about Merlot and more about Ama. Dark red cherries, rose petals, sage, rosemary, tobacco and licorice are some of the many notes that are alive in the glass. Wonderfully nuanced and expressive, the 2010 caresses every corner of the palate with breathtaking intensity and finesse. The 2010 isn’t a huge Apparita, rather it is a cool vintage, savory Merlot built for the cellar. Drinking window: 2018-2030. Score – 96+. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Sept. 2014)