Even the appearance of this wine suggests silk and elegance. The nose is ripe, round and refined, with black cherries, clove and truffle aromas and a whiff of a raisin/Amarone note. The palate is ripe, round and beautiful, with lots of perfume, rich red cherries and strawberries, along with pleasant acidity and lots of grape tannin. Enjoyable now, and sure to get better with a few years in the bottle.