Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2008 Fortified Wines and stuff that requires a

and stuff that requires a mineral vocabulary to imperfectly capture

spice and tobacco aromas and flavors

Discreet wood sets off the ripe

toasty oak and vanilla with a hint of black licorice

but he remains the guiding light and last year hired former Chateaux Margaux winemaker Philippe Bascaules to oversee operations

Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2008 Fortified Wines and stuff that requires aShades of black fruit, currant and cherry highlight this dense, concentrated red, which is balanced and lively, with an integrated structure. All the components come together on the long finish. Best from 2013 through 2027. Score 93. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator. com, Oct. 15, 2012)