Fattoria di Magliano Poggio Bestiale 2007

The Fattoria di Magliano lies in the middle of a vast agricultural estate deep in the famous Maremma region. The heart and soul of the farm are its vineyard and winery, around which the whole project has been built. The Bestiale is a Super Tuscan blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

"A heady array of smoke, tar, scorched earth, rosemary and wild cherries emerges as the 2007 Poggio Bestiale makes its first impression. An exotic core of black fruit follows, struggling to emerge from a wall of powerful tannins. There is a hypnotic quality to the wine that is hard to fully capture. A last blast of dark fruit informs the powerful, brooding finish. Today the oak is a bit overwhelming but all that is needed is another few years in the cellar. This is another fine effort from Fattoria di Magliano."

94 points Robert Parker

91 points Stephen Tanzer