one of italy's most lauded cabernet francs, this opens with aromas of new oak, cassis, crushed violet, tobacco, graphite and a whiff of espresso. the tightly wound palate delivers dried black currants, black raspberries, clove, oak-driven spice, ground pepper and grilled sage alongside assertive but polished tannins. it has structure and finesse but needs to unwind. drink 2016–2023.
Paleo Rosso