A brilliant but ultra-dense ruby. Fruity aromas classic to Sangiovese are the first to emerge, with blackberry, blueberry and dried plum in evidence, which then give way to spicier impressions, such as Cuban tobacco leaf, cocoa powder, tanned leather, ginger, and black pepper. Notable weight and volume in the mouth are well matched by a very lengthy, aroma-laden progression and a suite of elegant, dense-packed tannins. Notes of pungent laurel serve as an appealing aromatic finale.