"From the most innovative producer in Barbaresco, this Syrah-dominated Tuscan blend is one of the most exciting Italian reds I have tried this summer. The nose is dominated by blackberry and plums but the precision of this fruit on the palate is balanced by a solid tannic structure and fresh acidity with sweet vanilla from a careful use of oak. This IGT wine is not only an unusual find, but a real bargain from one of Italy's greatest winemakers."