The 2009 Cabernet Marciliano shows the more structured side of the vintage. Black fruit, espresso, grilled herbs, smoke and incense are all woven together in this focused, delineated wine. I very much like the sense of energy and tension on the finish. Raspberry jam, flowers and American oak emerge over time, adding further shades of nuance. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Riccardo Cotarella's Falesco wines are all about value, and there is plenty of that here.
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