Hauntingly brooding and dusty in character, the 2019 Taurasi Primum tempts the imagination with an array of dried violets, lavender and camphor, giving way to black currants, cedar shavings and ash. Elegance and precision mix with nervous energy as a burst of zesty acidity propels tart red and black fruits across the palate, all underscored by a twang of sour citrus. The 2019 leaves the senses saturated in primary concentration and edgy tannins, maintaining freshness as nuances of sage and blackberry slowly fade. This possesses an inner harmony that tempts the imagination at what is to come. It’s classic to the core and poised for greatness.
97 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Sep 2025)