Castello di Ama L’Apparita 2017

Intense and exotic on the nose with blackberry, blueberry, violet and walnut aromas that follow through to a full body with layers of ripe tannins and a beautiful finish of polished and well poised fruit. It goes on and on. I am impressed by the freshness here, as well as the intensity for the vintage. Drink in 2023 and onwards, but a joy to taste now. [Drink through early 2040s.] Score – 97. (jamessuckling.com, July 7, 2020)