Terre del Principe Centomoggia Casavecchia 2010

The undisputed highlight among these new releases, the 2010 Casavecchia Centomoggia saturates the palate with the blackest of cherries, plums, tar, melted asphalt and licorice. Initially quite dark and brooding, the Centomoggia turns a bit more floral with time in the glass. The quality of this fruit appears inherently better suited to aging in oak than some of the other wines in this range. At times, the Centomoggia reminds me of a Barolo from Serralunga for its power, darkness and weight. In its best vintages, the Centomoggia is a wine of sheer pedigree and complexity. Another year or two in bottle will help the tannins soften. This is a dazzling showing from Terra del Principe. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Score - 94. (Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)