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Robert Parker Wine Advocate:

One of Italy's most collected Merlots, the Castello di Ama 2021 L'Apparita opens to a rich and inky-dark appearance. Very true to the grape, this vintage hits impeccable ripeness with soft cherry intensity and spice that is padded by extra textural fiber. Like always, this wine is especially successful in terms of mouthfeel and finish. The bouquet has ripe fruit, softly toasted spice and a hint of olive tapenade. It is quite the mouthful. Drink Date 2025-2046. Rating 96+/100. -Monica Larner-

Vinous:

The 2021 L'Apparita is sublime. A wine of compelling inner perfume and exotic richness, the 2021 is shaping up to be one of the great L'Apparitas. Inky dark fruit, espresso, licorice, lavender and crushed rocks abound in a towering, statuesque wine that will absolutely thrill those lucky enough to own it. It perfectly embodies all the greatest qualities of this historic vintage. Drink Date 2027-2046. Rating 100/100. -Antonio Galloni-

James Suckling:

This shows so much depth and intensity, with a beautiful nose of dark fruit, walnuts, licorice, iodine and seashells. Some wood showing now. Pure and structured. It shows both richness and freshness, with a full body and a compact, seamless tannin structure. Need time to soften. Try after 2028. Rating 97/100. -JamesSuckling.com-

falstaff.com:

Rich, brilliant ruby with a slight purple shimmer. Intense and appealing nose, opens with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate, some cardamom, then lots of blackberry and blueberry. Shows fine playfulness on the palate, juicy, dark berry fruit, paired with lots of finely-meshed tannins, precise and with good tension. Bewertung 97/100. -falstaff.com, Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler-