Imparato, Silvia - Montevetrano 2020

JAMES SUCKLING: "I love the nose and it makes me think of Campania with its crushed stone, pumice, blackberry, and cracked pepper. Some tar. The palate is full-bodied with polished and fine tannins that are chewy and give structure to this young wine. It lasts a very long time on the palate. Smokey and ashy at the end. Drink after 2025."

WINE SPECTATOR: "An elegant red, with a ripe, appealing dark core of blackberry compote, black plum reduction, licorice, tea leaf and dried mint flavors. Shows a frame of plush tannins and sleek acidity that's supple and well-meshed, while the finish reveals persistent hints of mineral, tobacco and ground coffee. Lovely. Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Merlot. Drink now through 2035. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "From a very warm and sunny vintage, the Montevetrano 2020 Montevetrano is a robust, smooth and full-bodied expression with concentrated and very ripe fruit. The wine starts with plenty of baked blackberry and plum but then cedes to sweet spice and campfire ash. There is a point of dry tannin on the close. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Aglianico and 20% Merlot on this 20,000-bottle release."