Here's a rich, sultry red beauty from Italy that's sure to please even the most staunch California fan. The nose doesn't quite prepare you for what follows. Pencil lead, blueberry and mint are unmistakable, but not pungent. But the palate is all about big, ripe fruit. Black cherry and pomegranate are fresh and clean, and stay... with you for a good long time. Sweet black licorice help to soften the tannins, which prove the wine age worthy without getting in the way of enjoy it in its youth.