The 2012 Bolgheri Rosso Aska is a blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc that is aged in oak for ten months. The oak element still feels young and apparent: I’d suggest giving this wine a year or two to settle to allow for the integration of those sweet oak flavors and tannins. The basic DNA of the wine is very satisfying thanks to the lively nature of the cherry fruit and the pretty embellishments of spice, tobacco and leather bringing up the rear.