The serious 1997 Praepositus Rosso Riserva (100% Lagrein) spent time in new oak. It offers toasty vanillin scents intermixed with jammy, ripe blackberry and cherry fruit. Thick, rich, and full-bodied, with admirable depth, this surprising effort from the Alto Adige is capable of lasting 7-8 years.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200