The 2007 Syrah Il Bosco is marvelously focused and centered in its dark red fruit. With time in the glass layers of tobacco earthiness and minerals emerge adding complexity nuance and pedigree. The long perfumed finish is exceptionally elegant within the context of a fairly powerful style. New oak adds considerable volume richness and also an element of sweetness that needs time to integrate. Still it is a sublime beautiful wine of exquisite finesse. This is a fabulous effort from D'Alessandro. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. -Antonio Galloni