Wonderful aromas of game plums and berries with a hint of crushed black pepper. Full-bodied and soft with silky tannins and a sweet fruit berry and raspberry aftertaste. I love drinking this. Always one of the best Syrahs from Italy. Drink now through 2006. 1500 cases made. –JS

The 1999 Syrah Case Via (aged 12 months in barrique) appears to be the finest Syrah Fontodi has yet produced. It is a high-toned example with a cooler climate taste than French Syrah but the complex notes of smoke melted asphalt blackberries currants leather and charcoal are striking. Medium-bodied with good underlying acidity and a tight restrained personality this pure long Syrah should continue to unfold over the next 7-10 years. Bravo!