2006 - Franchetti, Passopisciaro

Deep red. Highly perfumed nose bursting with smoky sweet raspberry, red cherry, bay leaf and incense. At once creamy and penetrating, with an exotic, almost liqueur-like sweetness to the red cherry and strawberry. This rich, layered wine may be a bit too sweet for some tasters, but there's plenty of acidity to buffer its sweetness. Finishes with supple tannins and lingering saline and smoked bacon notes. Ready to drink now but should improve in bottle for at least another ten years.