David Lawrason Review: 2011 Fortissimo

This powerful, gritty red blends merlot (71%) cabernet sauvignon, cab franc and a dash of sangiovese. It has an intense, very Italian, bouquet of currants, cedar, herbs, pepper and graphite. It’s full bodied, intense, firm and sour edged – a bit of a bull – but packed with flavour and all kinds of tannic grit. The length is excellent. Fortissimo as advertised. You will need to open this some brooding winter night with a rich pasta dish. Best 2016 to 2020. Tasted August 2014