The 2003 is a fascinating Serpico. The wine boasts impressive concentration in its dark, rich fruit. This is an incredibly primary Serpico, with little in the way of tertiary development. Ideally, it is best left alone for another few years, but readers fortunate enough to own this are in for a thrilling ride once the wine opens up a bit. Today it remains tightly coiled but full of potential.

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A sturdy, chewy Aglianico, with bright berry fruit, mingled with floral, mineral and sweet tobacco notes. Medium- to full-bodied, with an intense bead of fruit, firm young tannins and a long, ultraclean mineral finish. Slightly less opulent than years past but excellent. Needs time.

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Was certainly the wine of the day - opened it up first but drank it last...unfortunately when we were all starting to get full (and drunk) but this had the most in terms of complexity, showing soil and nicely appointed tannins. Had this leathery, sunbaked element to it that evoked the slopes of Etna (or at least So. Italy). This could have benefited from a long decant but you work with what you have, there was still such length to this and very enjoyable. Nearly opaque in color and extremely rich. There's some left (though its been a week) so maybe we'll see what's happened. Great wine, I know what Thomasses was getting at with his review.