Crushed rocks and woodland berries are offset by a burst of sweet spice as the 2023 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Amphora comes to life in the glass. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness offset by a crunch of tart cranberry and sour cherry. This finishes juicy in character and remarkably fresh, leaving rosy inner florals and a tinge of citrus. This is a lot of fun to taste. Readers should note that production was down 85% in 2023.

Eric Guido - Vinous Media (93)