The estate's 2007 Saxa Calida swirls around in the glass with a myriad of spices, earthiness, cracked black pepper, truffles, dark red fruit, herbs and sweet oak. Medium to full in body, the Saxa Calida impresses for its length and balance. Saxa Calida is a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend that spent sixteen months in French oak. It is more forward and more complex than the Mangiafoco, which is good news for readers looking to enjoy a bottle over the near term. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
Importer: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880