The flagship estate wine, 2010 Monteverro, is absolutely stunning. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Vineyards are located on a soft incline at the foot of Capalbio facing the glimmering Tyrrhenian Sea. The enormity of this wine cannot be exaggerated: Dark fruit, chocolate and spice make for a rich and opulent first impression. The excellence of the 2010 vintage is on full display thanks to the integrity of the fruit, the supple richness of the mouthfeel and the tangy sweetness of the finish. Monteverro is a relatively new estate that shows enormous promise. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. - Monica Larner

The 2010 Monteverro is highly expressive and powerful on the nose, with notes of menthol, plum compote, toasted cedar, balsamic, and worn leather. The palate is showing more maturity, with pliant ripe tannins, a broad and saturating feel, and decadent ripe fruit through a long finish. I feel that I should comment that the cork of this and the subsequent vintages of this cuvée all crumbled. Drink now. - Audrey Frick