The extremely sanguine, earthy nose is a winter feast of peppery grilled meat, mushrooms browned in butter and stewed plums and figs. On the palate, an emergent salinity works with a persistent pepperiness to push back on more powerful fruit notes, before everything goes up in flames on a hot, acidic, astringent finish.

A saturated red with a purple tinge, the 2022 Poggio Ai Ginepri is perfumed with aromas of milk chocolate, fresh violets, and crushed black raspberry. Medium to full-bodied, it is inviting and supple on the palate, with fine tannins that disappear into its youthful fruit profile. A lovely entry to the range, with a lot of polish, it’s a real beauty to enjoy over the next 8-10 years.

A firm red that has aromas and flavors of hazelnuts, mint chocolate, blueberries and currants. It’s medium- to full-bodied with lightly dusty, chewy tannins. A little tight and stern at the end.