The 2019 Taurasi (packaged in a heavy glass bottle) shows an inky dark appearance with dark fruit, pressed cherry and Spanish cedar. The wine is not too extracted, and in fact, it feels streamlined on the palate. However, jammy fruit flavors cede to sweetness and tame tannins. This wine is aged in barrique for 12 months and 20,000 bottles were made.

The 2019 Taurasi is darkly alluring, grumbling up from the glass with an earthy blend of crushed rocks, lavender, tobacco and musky black currants. It's surprisingly energetic and juicy within. Ripe red and black fruits are accelerated by vibrant acidity, and cocoa and balsamic spice notes mount toward the close. The 2019's tannins come forward through the finish, edgy yet not severe, as licorice and dark chocolate nuances resonate. This is nicely done, and I'm happy to see a better oak integration than past vintages.