(tasted from barrel) Good deep red. Dark cherry, licorice, leather and mocha on the nose. Concentrated and spicy if a bit reduced coming from the barrel. But this shows more energy and lift than the nebbiolo, and lovely breadth for 2005. Finishes with suave tannins and mint and mineral nuances.

Rating for Italy-Piedmont: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

Dry...light.