2016 Ampio delle Mortelle
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The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle needs time to shed some of its considerable power. Red cherry, plum, licorice and dried herbs gradually emerge from behind a wall of tannin. Readers need to be patient. I won't be surprised if the 2016 is even better with some time in bottle.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle is Carmenère with smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine delivers tangy and almost raw berry aromas with plenty of dark spice, tar and leather along the way. It is packed tight with savory black fruit at its core, with soft tannins and thick concentration at the back.
About the producer
Marchesi Antinori is a leading Italian producer, historically based in Tuscany, who rose to fame after creating Tignanello – one of the first Super Tuscans . Combining tradition and innovation to craft fine wine, the family-owned firm has been a force in the Italian wine industry for over 600 years.