The wine is a somewhat lighter, ruby color in the glass with great clarity, reflecting the impact of the Sangiovese and Dolcetto. The nose presents aromas of leather, blackberry, fig and earthy minerals with just a hint of red floral notes over the top. The taste is quite nice, with a rush of cherry and plum up front that transitions nicely to some notes of anise, leather and dusty limestone midpalate. Although my first impression was that this is a remarkably Tuscan style blend, I was surprised that each of the varietals add their own imprint to the complexity of the wine, pepper spice from the Sangiovese, ripe red fruit from the Merlot, wonderful minerality from the Cabernet Franc and a bit of sweet black fruit from the Dolcetto. The tannins are nicely integrated, forming the backbone of the long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a pleasant drinking wine and a terrific value at just $14! Despite the complexity, it's also a food friendly wine that would pair well with anything from pizza and pasta to roasts and steaks. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime ribcap along with roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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