Deeply alluring with dark exotic spices, balsam herbs and hints of dried citrus, the 2015 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello makes itself known. This is deeply textural, enveloping the palate with silken waves of ripe black cherries, balsamic spice and inner tobacco tones. It echoes with black fruits and mentholated herbs while tapering off with fine yet wonderfully rounded tannins. This is a ripe yet perfectly balanced vintage that should be a beauty after medium-term cellaring. There is simply so much pleasure to be had here. The Pipparello is a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 25% Sagrantino and 15% Bocca Rossa (Montepulciano). -- Eric Guido