Accornero Centenario Monferrato Rosso 2008

Another dark brooding wine, the 2008 Centenario (90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Barbera) emerges from the glass with scorched earth, black fruit, tar, incense and licorice. Savory herbs and balsamic notes follow as the wine continues to flesh out in the glass. At times a bit wild, the Centenario shows superb length and richness all the way through to the palate staining finish. This is another big boy, but all the elements are in the right place. I am very curious to see how this ages. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. Score - 94+. (Antonio Galloni, robertparker.com, Oct. 2012)