The 2006 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo San Calisto is loaded with character in its plums, tar, smoke and minerals. The San Calisto shows lovely richness and density all the way through to the round finish. This is a terrific effort from Valle Reale. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016.
A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620