Second Flight

The 2011 Second Flight is a wine of extraordinary beauty. Rich, dark, seamless and gorgeous, the 2011 flows across the palate with enticing scents of mocha, tobacco, new leather, licorice and plum. This is a remarkably sophisticated, polished wine for the year, with all the elements in the right…

"""The impressive 2010 Second Flight is composed of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of black currants, forest floor, bouquet garni and licorice. Medium to full-bodied with surprising richness and density as well as…

…a savory or foxy touch of old leather or spice. I'd suggest a medium-term drinking window. Luca Currado presents his wines in ascending order of power. Because fruit from La Morra's Brunate tends to make more delicate wines, this is the second wine in his flight after the Barolo Castiglione." 6/17"