1998 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anniversay

Produced from 100% Sagrantino, this monster, chewy, dense purple-colored Italian red could pass for a big, old vine, California Zinfandel. Briery fruit, earth, pepper, and spice characteristics are accompanied by good underlying acidity and sweet tannin. This wine saturates the mouth in a rustic, full-blown style. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Dec 2002, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker    Score: 88/100