The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon La Mandria del Pari emerges from the glass with an exotic melange of dark cherries, plums, menthol, anise and licorice. All of the elements are woven together beautifully in this delicate, refined jewel of a wine. Russo gave the Mandria del Pari two years in French oak barrels. This is yet another impressive showing from Russo. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020.
These are the finest wines I have ever tasted from Russo. Consulting oenologist Marinka Polencic spent three years working alongside Alberto Antonini. She is now taking Russo to even greater heights.
Importer: Superior Wines LLC, Cranford, NJ; tel. (908) 276-8826