Spicy, with peppercorns, strawberries, plums, iron, orange peel and a hint of soy sauce savoriness. Juicy, svelte and linear palate with tight, chalky tannins. Clean-cut and racy. Nothing superfluous. Drink or hold.

The 2018 Effe 55, 100% Sangiovese, is another intriguing wine from Capraia. It has plenty of depth, that much is pretty clear. At the same time, I would prefer to see more freshness in the finished wine. Red-fleshed fruit, cinnamon, wild flowers and blood orange linger nicely.

This offers depth along with an alluring expression of cherry, black currant and violet flavors. Charming and approachable, yet there's a dense structure underneath as well as vibrant acidity. The long finish reveals rosemary and iron elements.