A vivid amber colour. Mellow notes of baked apple and dried apricot. For those prepared to forgive wear and tear in favour of evolved character won’t be disappointed. It has shed its youthful notes of primary ripe fruit and now displays the tertiary flavours of gentle evolution. There are still faint floral hints lurking behind aromas of oxidisation, but at 13 years old this is still an interesting and admirable expressions of the variety.

Golden colour, but by no means tired. Abundant citrus fruit, faintly candied. Attractive notes of broom and yellow flowers. This feels sweeter than other vintages; it’s ripe with lots of tropical notes. There is plenty of complexity though. Sweet brioche notes. A viscous, polished feel. Some sense of oxidisation but still deliciously fresh.

Noticeably lighter than the late harvest ‘Facetus’, this shows attractive citrus fruit leading toward fleshy stone fruit. As a result of a 20% fermentation and six month maturation in new barrique it shows plenty of power and body. Strong alcohol and good levels of acidity. Some peach and melon on the finish, with restrained oak character. A juicy, succulent expression with good ageing potential.

A gentle, restrained nose slowly yielding hints of brioche and almond, the distinctive scents of broom and tart quince. Full bodied, a fleshy melon palate, with vibrant acidity and a strong kick of alcohol on the finish. With time this will fade, but for now this is still quite prominent. Five years from the vintage it is still relatively compact and will benefit from further ageing. Robust expression of Falanghina with impressive depth, concentration and complexity.