Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (or historically labeled as the reference Piedmontese cru) Grapes: Nebbiolo and a small amount of Barbera Alcohol content: Approximately 14% Vintage: 1996 (received exceptionally well by critics, with scores as high as 97/100 from Wine Spectator).
Color: Intense ruby ??red with garnet hues. Nose: Notes of ripe red fruit, dried flowers, sweet spices, leather, and balsamic hints. Palate: Full-bodied, harmonious, and elegant, with fine tannins and a long finish.