2020 Magnacosta

One of three single-vineyard expressions of Cabernet Franc produced at Tenuta di Trinoro, the 2020 Campo di Magnacosta comes from a warm climate and has an almost milky feel with a creamy texture backed by cacao, toasted espresso bean, sweet soil and lots of extracted dark fruit. This vintage doesn't deliver the chiseled pencil shaving aromas that you usually get with Cabernet Franc, but it does show lots of richness and powdery tannins. I found this wine to be slightly more accessible than the others. Only 1,400 bottles were released.

The 2020 Campo di Magnacosta is a wine of depth and gravitas. Dark cherry, lavender, spice, sage and leather fill out the layers. There's terrific breadth and volume here, but also a good bit of tannin that needs time to soften. I would not be in a rush. This is an especially virile expression of Franc.

This red shows breadth and flesh to its profile, encapsulating flavors of cherry, black currant, tapenade, mineral and wild thyme and rosemary. Offers a solid structure, with dense yet refined tannins and a lingering finish. Delivers excellent length. Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2042. 147 cases made, 47 cases imported.