Sadie Family, Columella Vintage:2016 Stefano Frascolla and Tua Rita

Stefano Frascolla and Tua Rita have almost single-handedly put Suvereto on Italys winemaking map

it was aged in oak barriques for 12 months

with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors

so he sources the Garnacha from elsewhere

Sadie Family, Columella Vintage:2016 Stefano Frascolla and Tua RitaThe 2017 Columella has an outgoing, intense bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit mixed with sage, tobacco and thyme, that seems a little smudged initially but gains clarity with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with fine grained tannins, plenty of red berry fruit, a generous sprinkling of white pepper and a hint of fennel. Powerful yet refined, and very focused and harmonious on the finish. Gorgeous. Neal Martin