Recanati Special Reserve

This is a superb Bordeaux blend style.

 

Special Reserve, 2005 Magnum: Deep royal-purple, full-bodied, with firm, still rough-edged tannins, those integrating nicely with light spicy wood and fruits to show fine balance and structure. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot, this is a big, rich and bold wine, with concentrated layers of currant, blackberry, anise and cedary oak flavors. Drink now–2018. Score 93. K (Daniel Rogov)