Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Chateauneuf Du Pape Arioso other_regions_italy The 2015 Lodovico is a

The 2015 Lodovico is a wine of real character and personality

There’s a slightly oxidative note to the fruit here

There is better density to the more powerful and serious medium weight flavors where the slightly warm finish is notably firmer

(from 20 to 25 year old vines)

the 2004 Riserva Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe needs another 5-10 years in bottle before it starts drinking well

Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Chateauneuf Du Pape Arioso other_regions_italy The 2015 Lodovico is a(aged for three years before bottling), Vivid ruby. Intense aromas of black raspberry, minerals, dried flowers and cola. Very dense and velvety in texture, with excellent depth to its red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors. Stains the palate and shows real power on the long, spicy finish, leaving behind notes of star anise, smoky minerals and lavender. Josh Raynolds