Bottom of the Bottle:

I will say this many times: I would not hesitate to enjoy this with ANY tomato based cuisine! Beauty in a bottle. It has the most delightfully delicate aromas and flavours and I cannot get over the fantastic after-taste which gives off this spicy yet refreshingly cool sensation that lingers for the long run. It MUST be enjoyed with the right cuisine to reach its full potential though. on its own the tannins can come across a bit harsh and overbearing. Also do not make the mistake of drinking this next to an equally bitter piece of chocolate. It doesn't fare well. Look to your Italian based cuisine to match this Italian based wine. Tomato sauce is an essential alongside this bottle. Get the dish right and this wine has immense potential. 

BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE:
Quite definitely a rich luxurious tasting wine. This is a wine i would bring to a dinner where I want to make an impression. Especially if larger amounts are needed since I could only find it in 1500mL bottles. This baby is balanced and silky soft but quite noticeable in tannins. If the astringing dry bitter pucker of tannins isn't your thing, this might be the wrong match for you. However, with food the tannins tone down a bit more and come out quite balanced. I would definitely recommend this wine to those who enjoy a medium body red with higher tannins and those dark bitter chocolate and coffee hints along with sweetness, but sweetness that plays a supporting role to the bitter highlights. This pretty much goes well with anything charred by flame in my mind. I think it would also fit the bill for sweet fruity and chocolate desserts as well as strong firm cheese.

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BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (BOTTOM LINE):

The color is deep and rich making its appearance of seductive quality. If you would like a heartier "stewed" or "baked" flavor quality to your berry flavors then try this wine out. Its a bit heavy on the berries due to the stewed quality so its difficult to pick out other aromas and flavors but after some time getting to known the wine, you might be able to see some depth to its character. Its got a good alcohol content and the higher alcohol, tannins and acidity seem to balance well in my opinion. It might be a decent inexpensive example of a wine with good balance and complexity. It would seem better appreciated on colder days or night time and with meals to match its heartiness.

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