The wine has an outstanding body with a well-balanced structure, while the flavor is markedly persistent and features a delicate finish distinguished by unusually fragrant aromatic tones. COLOR: Garnet with brilliant ruby reflections.BOUQUET:Full, ample, and elegant; hints of wild berries, prune, chocolate, violet,licorice, and sweet tobacco scent. PALATE: A velvety full-flavored wine: extremely rich, mouth filling, and persistent on the palate; shows cranberry, leather, cloves, round tannins, and sweet spices. FOOD PAIRINGS: Ossobuco, braised veal shanks with polenta or cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, Gouda or blue cheeses like Gorgonzola, Stilton or Roquefort.