Amphora has been producing this rare northern Italian varietal (which originates in Trentino/Alto-Adige) since 2008 vintage, and this may very well be the best! The 2014 was the first rendition to spend time aging in our terracotta amphorae, and that time in clay has fixed the deep color inherent to this varietal, and somehow amplified the aromatic aspects of this wine: an intense perfume of black cherry with an intriguing mineral note., The flavors follow through with blackberry, pomegranate syrup, and cherry. The wine’s body is emphasized by grippy tannins that will age-out very nicely, while working well with food during its relative youth. The lingering finish trails off with cassis and dark plum.