This is a model of what Mediterranean wines could (should) be; a wine that retains the character while being really drinkable and pleasant. This is approachable already, but should age for a long time. Since 2010 he’s bottling the wine a little bit earlier, after 16-18 months rather than 22 months. This on top of the fresher vintage also seems to contribute to a livelier wine. I revisited the wine in early January once bottled, and surprisingly it didn't show any signs of fatigue from the operation, and all the character I saw in it earlier seems to have made it into the bottle, and the flowers are still there (roses).

Arrival Mid-January