The 2005 Taurasi Fatica Contadina is wonderfully expressive on the nose. Sweet scents of tobacco rosemary cedar spices worn-in leather and licorice lead to a textured layered core of fruit. This shows lovely inner sweetness and perfume. The silkiest of tannins frame an impeccably polished finish. Structurally this isn't a huge Taurasi but it appears to have enough freshness to drink well for a number of years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. --- Antonio Galloni