The 2014 Bolgheri Rosso Varvàra does a great job of putting its best foot forward. Despite the difficulties of the vintage, the wine is tight and streamlined with bright fruit and dark blackberry followed by moderate (and nicely measured) tones of spice, leather and tobacco. This is an easy-drinking wine that offers good fruit and acidity. It keeps the palate clean and refreshed. Castello di Bolgheri did not make a Bolgheri Superiore in 2014, so the estate's best fruit went to this wine instead.