Albarone

Dense dark garnet core and lighter hue. Pure and intense nose offering ripe dark cherry, crushed berries, cedar wood, tobacco, mild oak, and an approaching maturity with a light balsamic touch. The palate is ample, combining a richness of cherry and red berries with liquorice, pepper, mild oak and textured, grainy tannin, classic fresh acidity and fairly ripe fruit leads to a long and vivid finish.

Aromas of blackberries and black cherries with hints of toasted hazelnut, vanilla and cedar. Crunchy and savory, full-bodied with chewy tannins. Deep core of ripe black fruit and earthy notes follow through to a dry, chewy finish. Try now, but better give it a year or two.