1949 Cantine Antonio Ferrari "il '49 di Antonio Ferrari" Vino Rosso Steve 750Ml Bottle

It's difficult not to use superlatives or the word "brooding" when describing the rare, ineffable, fairytale wines of Antonio Ferrari. They are irrationally gorgeous wines. In the glass, this ’49 Il Barone, a mono-varietal Primitivo, shows a blackish ruby that glints with garnet highlights. It's shockingly fresh, however, with just a touch of oxidation in its notes of black cherries, sweet Asian spices, tamarind, chocolate and espresso. The mellifluous silkiness is cut with bitter almond, making it a wine you'll want to take your time sipping.