The 1993 Le Pergole Torte is precise, nuanced and focused in the glass, with the brightness of the cold vintage very much on full display. Finely cut throughout, the 1993 is all about nuance. Freshly cut flowers, crushed rocks, mint and rose petals are some of the signatures. Even within the context of Pergole Torte, the 1993 is delicate, understated and restrained throughout, with plenty of support from underlying veins of acidity and tannin. "At the time, we did pumpovers by hand, and I remember standing above the vats and wearing a jacket," adds Martino Manetti. The wines may have been slow to evolve, but today, the 1993 is pure class.

The 1993 Le Pergole Torte was born in a weak vintage and does not show perfect balance. Specifically, I would point to the dryness and sharpness of the mouthfeel. Martino Manetti says that 1993 is among the most tannic vintages of Le Pergole Torte ever produced. Those tannins appear as dusty, linear and slightly bitter. The bouquet, however, is lightly fruity and floral and actually very likable overall. This vintage offers a lot of interesting talking points.