Giuseppe Quintarelli's namesake 2008 Rosso del Bepi (made well before this legendary figure would pass away in 2012) is made in the so-called average vintages when Amarone is not produced

the 2013 has enough mid-palate generosity to drink well with minimal cellaring

There is a really lovely mouthfeel to the muscular

This is a new Syrah from the estate of Lucca d’Attoma and Elena Celli

full-bodied palate is jam-packed with decadent black and blue fruit preserves layers

Trapet Pere et Fils, Marsannay Rouge Vintage:2012 Giuseppe Quintarelli's namesake 2008 RossoA more elegant nose features notes of ripe and cool red currant, earth and soft floral hints. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the mineral and saline inflected flavors that culminate in a moderately austere but balanced and persistent finish. This offers good if not truly exceptional quality for the appellation. 88 2017+