Di Majo Norante's top-shelf red is the 2014 Molise Rosso Riserva Don Luigi. This is a pure expression of Montepulciano that has been aged in new barrique for 18 months. Some 35,000 bottles were made. Despite the challenges of the vintage, this wine puts its best foot forward. It offers rich density and concentration with a full load of black fruit nuances, spice and tobacco. This full-weight red should perform very nicely over the next 10 years.

Di Majo Norante's top shelf wine is based on the Montepulciano grape. In truth, the 2012 Molise Rosso Riserva Don Luigi offer less varietal character, replacing it instead with enormous power and depth. This wine stands tall and proud with thick lines of dark berry fruit, dried blackberry, grilled herb and moist chewing tobacco. Di Majo Norante always makes wines with distinctive character and this edition of the massive, but beautiful Don Luigi is no exception.