The 2011 Cepparello is a big wine that moves over the palate with authority and determination. It reveals thick layers of tobacco, spice, red cherry, grilled herb and pretty ashy-mineral accents. This 100% Sangiovese also imparts a sense of austerity that is especially evident in the tight, but polished tannins. Cepparello needs another five years of bottle aging. - Monica Larner

Full-bodied and refined, this offers aromas of mature plum, vanilla, exotic spice and French oak. The firm palate delivers dried cherry, black raspberry, chopped herb, licorice, ground pepper and mineral alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. It's an impressive effort for this scorching vintage. Let the tannins unwind for another few years then enjoy sooner rather than later. - Kerin O’Keefe

Well-marked by oak, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco and iron flavors, this is rich and firm, picking up black tea and smoke notes on the long finish. Shows latent power. Sangiovese. Best from 2016 through 2025. 2,600 cases made. –BS