LApparita, the first purebred Merlot produced in Tuscany, has been an iconicwine since its initial harvest in 1985. Two parcels at the top of the Bellavistavineyard comprise the LApparita cru.

The 2019 100% Merlot L’Apparita is dark purple-red with violet highlights. Impenetrable. An elegant and refinednose, with aromas of black and red fruits, lavender, mint, sage, cloves andnew leather. Perfumed, layered and exquisitely nuanced. The palate isextremely elegant with a rich concentration of fruit, juicy with bright acidity.

97 Points – James Suckling

Enticing aromas of blackberries and violets with some fresh black olives. Fresh violets as well. Full-bodied and very rich and layered with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Lingering flavors of dark chocolate in the finish. Powerful merlot here. Drink after 2026.