2012 Marciano Massiglia Red

The proprietary red wine, the Massiglia, tends to be a blend of about two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, 29-30% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot. These wines see slightly less new oak than the Cabernets (about 61-71%, depending on the vintage). The 2012 Massiglia is a similar blend, but much more open-knit and upfront, while rich and impressive. It offers outstanding depth and ripeness, with loads of black fruit, forest floor, and hints of licorice and barrique. It can be drunk over the next 10-15 years.