Deeply coloured, with intense notes of dark plum, violet, liquorice and leather underscored by a slight herbaceous quality. The tannins are chewy but ripe, and teroldego's lifted acidity is the perfect foil for the powerful density of fruit.

Paolo's choice to give the wine extended ageing before release pays dividends here - the tertiary flavours add a gorgeous savoury note and the result is a wine with every component beautifully integrated.