There is almost painful intensity to the chiseled

white pepper and touches of clove develop with aeration

The wine is refined

The tannins are silky and long

it's drinking beautifully today but has another two-plus decades of evolution

Castello Di Ama, Apparita other_regions There is almost painful intensityThe 2010 LApparita is a pure expression of Merlot with bold fruit nuances of cherry and black fruit at the core. This vintage is especially sophisticated and fine, Evidently those cooling diurnal shifts during the growing season have contributed to the overall elegance and prestige of this beautiful varietal wine. It promises a slow and steady evolution over the next ten years. Drink, 2015 2028.