Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011

Offers an intense aroma of freshly ground coffee, followed by black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors. Firmly tannic, with vivid acidity, this persists with a lingering aftertaste of coffee, sweet spices and dark fruit. A brooding powerhouse, so be patient. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2016 through 2026. Score - 93. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2014)