CRITIC REVIEWS
Stephen Brook
This great vintage encouraged the Scavinos to extract more aggressively than usual. The nose is intense, with complex aromas of cherries, roses and liquorice. Fine acidity balances the power and weight of fruit, and the tannins are admirably rounded, yet the alcohol is obtrusive right now and the finish, while long, is very assertive. This is a vintage that needs time to become harmonious, but at present the balance is imperfect. Very promising, though.
Walter Speller
Castiglione Falletto. Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Balsamic and almost a little ethereal on the nose. Generous fruit framed by bags of ripe grainy tannins adding contrast. Quite a powerful structure but nothing over the top. Muscular finish with cherry fruit and a hint of fruit cake. (WS)