Muga, Avignonesi and Occhipinti

2010 Avignonesi Desiderio Cortona Merlot:
Deep ruby. Red berries, fruity, cassis, vanilla, plums and coffee on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, fruity, oaky finish, slightly warm (14,5). 88

2008 La Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino V.V.:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Herbs, coffee, wood polish, slightly warm nose. Liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, red berries, morellos and liquorice palate, good length. 88

2009 Muga Torre Muga Reserva:
Towards opaque purple colour. Sweet and ripe blueberries and plums nose, vanilla and coffee, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and intense, ripe feel, fresher finish, good length. 89

2010 Occhipinti Occhipinti Passo Nero:
Somewhat cloudy ruby. Prunes, figs, blueberries and some anise nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and sweet dark berries, quite lively, rounded, balanced and long. 90