JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "A bright medium red color, the 2023 Contrada S is spicy, with notes of cardamom, incense, and fresh cherries. Medium-bodied, it’s saturated with saltiness, orange peel, and a pithy texture, as well as a chalky structure reminiscent of Nebbiolo. Deep and smoky, it’s a total delight now as well. Drink 2027-2047." - Audrey Frick
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2023 Rosso Contrada S is a gentle giant wafting up with a delicate bouquet of white smoke, ash, dried violet, lavender and blackberry. This washes across the palate with ease, silken in feel with a liquid floral concentration that coats the senses as ripe red and blue fruits swirl over a stream of vibrant acidity. An array of sweet spices combine with purple inner florals and round tannins as this tapers off, structured yet wickedly fresh. The 2023 is a total success for this challenging vintage." - Eric Guido
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2023 Rosso Contrada S is a gentle giant wafting up with a delicate bouquet of white smoke, ash, dried violet, lavender and blackberry. This washes across the palate with ease, silken in feel with a liquid floral concentration that coats the senses as ripe red and blue fruits swirl over a stream of vibrant acidity. An array of sweet spices combine with purple inner florals and round tannins as this tapers off, structured yet wickedly fresh. The 2023 is a total success for this challenging vintage." - Eric Guido
