Color: intense garnet with orange nuancesOn the nose: elegant, with notes of violet, small red fruits and leatherOn the palate: structured and harmonious, with persistent and soft tanninsAlcohol: 14% vol.Serving temperature: 18-20°CCellar life: wine suited to lengthy ageing in the cellarFood/wine pairings: pasta dishes with mushroom or cheese sauces, or served with Alba white truffle, red meat and game stews and pot roasts, mature cheeses