EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY

A note from the winemaker: The character of Sangiovese and the fascination of Cabernet Sauvignon together yield an intense wine, with scents of sour black cherry and subtle hints of vanilla and spice.

Appearance: Intense ruby red with garnet highlights.

Bouquet: Generous and full, redolent of ripe berryfruit and sour black cherry preserves.

Palate: Intense, smooth, and elegant, with appetising tannins and fine balance. It opens to crisp sour cherry, and concludes on a whiff of blackpepper on a lengthy, well-proportioned finish.

Food Pairings: Meat-sauced tagliatelle, pizza, or well-aged T-bone steak.