Sergio Botrugno

Cool, tart nose, cherries and mixed berries, light vegetal notes. Tart, polished, fairly cool fruit on the palate, light acid bite, moderate tannins, slightly persistent, easy-drinking style, vegetal notes, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L110601

Sour cherries and preserved black berries on the nose, touch of red berries, fairly tart, herbaceous and vegetal notes. Polished, fairly sweet fruit on the palate, moderate tannins, delicate acid bite, more herbaceous and vegetal traces in the background, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.5 Liter, 14%, # SB-L103521

Slightly diffuse nose, red berries, earthy traces, delicate spicy vegetal notes. More slightly diffuse red berry fruit on the palate, some cherries and pomaceous fruit, delicate spice, vegetal notes, integrated acidity, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # SB-L110562

Partly dried yellow fruit on the nose, some dried flowers, tart herbaceous notes. Clear, elegant and spicy on the palate, more dried flowers and herbaceous notes, delicate yeasty notes, some candied nuts, very elegant acidity, fairly persistent, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # SB-L103632

Fairly tart smoky nose, rubbery notes, preserved black berries and some cherries, earthy as well as tart vegetal notes. Bitter-sweet on the palate, smoky fruit with a touch of bacon, sooty oak, prominent vegetal notes, earthy notes, sandy, astringent tannins, light acid bite, fairly persistent, quite a good finish.

0.5 Liter, 14.5%, # SB-L91291

Red and black berries on the nose, earthy notes, dried vegetal notes, delicate hint of old oak. Preserved tart mixed berries on the palate, some cherries, light citrus notes and vegetal notes, fairly prominent but also quite fine tannins, earthy and vegetal notes, fairly persistent, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L100471

Tart nose, preserved black berries and cherries, light spicy oak. Fairly juicy clear fruit on the palate, delicate herbaceous notes, light hint of citrus, elegant acidity, integrated tannins, light spicy traces, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L100441

Slightly reductive nose, vegetal and animal notes, some red and black berries. Slightly tart, jammy fruit on the palate, prominent sweetish spice, herbaceous and vegetal traces, slightly sandy, astringent tannins, elegant acid bite, oaky on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L93441

Tart cherries and berries on the nose, light vegetal notes. Sweet and sour on the palate, fairly juicy fruit, oak and a hint of chocolate, some more vegetal notes, fairly persistent, quite fine tannins, not particularly deep, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # SB-L100271

Fairly cool style, mixed berries on the nose, tart cherries, herbaceous notes. Fairly juicy fruit on the palate, delicate hint of chocolate and licorice, elegant acidity, medium-fine, slightly astringent tannins, vegetal traces in the background, not particularly deep, slightly astringent on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L91971

Red and black berries on the nose, light meaty notes, dried herbs and light spice. Quite tart and at the same time delicately sweet on the palate, elegant, juicy, tart fruit, light earthy notes, dried vegetal notes, fine sandy tannins, light acid bite, fairly persistent, uncomplicated style, quite typical and pleasant to drink, fairly austere finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L100491

Clear nose, slightly jammy red berries, some black berries and cherries, sweetish vanilla. Slightly jammy again on the palate, more sweetish vanilla, approachable fruit, moderate tannins, delicate vegetal traces, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L93252

Pomaceous fruit and some melon on the nose, elegant spice, hint of pepper. Light-bodied, straightforward style, slightly spicy fruit on the palate, very elegant acidity, rounded and easy-drinking, hint of dried herbs, spicy and fruity on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # SB-L00221

Sweet and sour berries on the nose, orange zests and undergrowth. Some more zests on the palate, touch of chocolate, not yet fully integrated, uncomplicated, partly preserved berry fruit, medium body, fine-grained tannins, but slightly astringent on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L83191

Youthful nose, slightly artificial preserved cherries and red berries, light vegetal notes. Fairly simple style, delicately sweet cherry jam and preserved berries on the palate, hint of almonds, integrated tannins, refreshing, not particularly deep and not a lot of substance, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L90491

Preserved red berries and quinces on the nose, milky caramel and old oak. Initially uncomplicated on the palate, with aeration becomes more concentrated and complex, persistent, clear berry fruit and pomegranate, hint of quince jelly, slightly bitter citrus zests, fairly prominent and slightly astringent tannins, quite full-bodied and has some substance, nevertheless a predominantly cool, rustic style, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L90281

Pomaceous fruit and some white vegetables on the nose, light mineral and light vegetal notes. Straightforward style, slightly creamy fruit on the palate, elegant acidity, elegant, tart spicy notes, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L90421

Youthful nose, candied cherries and some red berries. Delicate fruit on the palate, rosewater and preserved berries, integrated acidity, uncomplicated and pleasant to drink, totally dry, appears much lighter than it is, piquant bitter notes and a light tannic touch on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L90621

Preserved black berries on the nose, dark floral notes, light smoky and herbaceous notes. Fairly cool, more dark fruit on the palate, floral traces, sandy tannins, fairly creamy, noticeable alcohol, delicate vegetal notes, sweetish roasted notes in the background, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L80591

Preserved and partly dried cherries and mixed berries on the nose, delicate spicy oak. Plums and blueberry fruit on the palate, delicate spicy oak, medium-fine, slightly dry tannins, slightly creamy, hint of tobacco, fairly persistent, slightly dry and sandy again on an otherwise good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L8041

Cherries and berries on a jammy nose. Some more jammy fruit on the palate, delicate spicy vegetal notes, fine sandy, slightly astringent tannins, still youthful, not a lot of substance, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L8101

Fairly cool nose, black berries and sour cherries, vegetal notes, hint of mussel shells. Tart on the palate, elegant tart fruit, fine, dusty and slightly astringent tannins, floral notes, has some bite, but lacks depth, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L80451

Cherries and plums on the nose, noticeable alcohol. Restrained fruit on the palate, touch of old oak, astringent tannins, noticeable alcohol, lacks freshness and depth, acceptable finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # SB-L80521

Clear nose with cherries and plums, preserved red berries and sweetish spicy oak. Fairly simple fruit on the palate, light vegetal notes and some tobacco, slightly dry tannins, not a lot of substance, sugar candy in the background, acceptable finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L71091

Sour cherries and black berries on the nose, light spicy oak. Quite juicy on the palate, cherry and berry fruit with delicate notes of dried herbs, some oak, medium-fine, quite well integrated tannins, fairly persistent, full-bodied, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L73371

Youthful red berry nose with floral notes. Fairly simple structure, delicate, slightly jammy red berries, very moderate acidity, very slightly bitter tannins, good partner with food, acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L80161

Delicate nose, dried yellow fruit, hint of bread. Very soft and approachable, smooth on the palate, dry, creamy ,moderate fruit, almost imperceptible, integrated acidity, but not flabby, delicate floral notes, has some substance, good varietal character and shows its origin,elegant partner with food, slight bitter note on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L80331

Slightly artificial berry nose, citurs and spicy oranges. Uncomplicated and approachable on the palate, spicy orange zest supports the simple berry fruit, refreshing wine with a bit of substance, clearly shows its origins, integrated tannins, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L70371

Quince jelly and candied cherries on a slightly artificial nose, some herbs and spices. Uncomplicated style with light red berry fruit, some cherries and herbs, appears lively and refreshing, integrated, fairly moderate tannins, acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L63431

Spicy nose with herbs, some orange zest and red berries. Quite firm, juicy and also fleshy wine, fairly prominent berry fruit, light citrus notes in the background, mature, well integrated tannins, approachable and refreshing, has some substance, fairly charming, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L63451

Slightly minty berry nose, chocolate and spicy coconut. Ripe dark berries on the palate, dark chocolate and some vanilla, hint of herbs in the background, noticeable but quite soft oak, fine-granined, slightly bitter and delicately astringent tannins, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L63141

Delicately spicy, fairly soft red berry nose, herbaceous notes in the background. Medium-bodied in the mouth, with fairly soft red berry fruit, light spicy notes, some cinnamon and cloves, gentle acidity, acceptable to attractive finish. Goes well with simple pasta dishes.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L60541

Tart cherry nose, black berries, kight vegetal notes. Fairly tart in the mouth, subdued fruit and dusty tannins, cool and quite noticeable acidity, gains a little juiciness and depth with aeration, good balance, spicy oak on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # SB-L60701

Fruitcake aromas on the nose, ripe black as well as some red berries, light floral notes. More black berries in the mouth, roasted oak and evident, quite tart acidity, youthful, dry dansy tannins, some bitter notes on the palate, enhanced by the piquant acidity, but become better integrated with aeration, appears very youthful, has some body and depth, the finish, too, is still chunky and quite tart, some sour notes as well as a light touch of dark chocolate.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # SB-L6601

Spicy nose, preserved black berries, plums, some pepper and tarry notes. Juicy dark fruit with a good acid bite, medium-fine, still slightly astringent tannins, good presence on the palate, quite full-bodied, appears youthful, some smoke and more pepper in the background, quite prominent acidity again on the attractive finish. May improve with time.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L50601

Undeveloped nose, light animal and vegetal notes, notes of red currants and raspberries. More red berry fruit in the mouth, still has slight fermentation aromas, tannins still slightly brittle, acidity present, vegetal and animal notes in the background, fruity finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L6051

Aromas of preserved and partly dried cherries, as well as fully ripe mixed berries. Quite tart in the mouth, dark fruit with quite prominent acidity, oaky notes as well as slightly brittle, astringent tannins, not particularly deep, but very well maid, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # SB-L60721