Cepparello is one of Italy's most iconic wines and a reflection of Paolo De Marchi's career. Today Cepparello, named after a small seasonal stream among the vineyards, is a selection of the estates best fruit. Soils primarily Galestro, vineyards orientated Southwest and are 400 meters above sea-level. Paolo believes that vintage is part of terrior and wines of origin reflect the vintage.

Notably, daringly, pale ruby. Low key, relatively sweet nose. Lots of acidity and freshness – quite different from most of these wines! Racy, lacy. Needs to be drunk by aficionados so to speak – others might ask where’s the beef? Very healthy-tasting. Rating: 18.0; Jancis Robinson MW