International in style to the extent that itrsquo;s amazingly dense and filled with silky, ripe, fat tannins that just balloon on the palate, but itrsquo;s clearly Piedmontese in all that mineral, blood orange, lead-pencil and intriguing red- and blackberry character. Refined and elegant despite its full-bodied, rich personality. Slightly smoky, toasted complexity on the blackberry-packed finish. Drink now through 2015.

Rating for Italy-Piedmont: 87 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>

91 pts Anticipated maturity now-2016