An aromatic red, with firm tannins and lots of spicy oak character—cedar, cigar box and sandalwood. Flavors of black cherry confit, grilled damson plum and concentrated blackberry coulis are underscored by smoke and graphite notes, while hints of dried herb and anise linger on the dusty finish. Try this with grilled lamb. Drink now through 2020. 1,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Teroldego Rotaliano Select to Add

This successful vintage of Nos (an oak-aged Riserva made with native Teroldego grapes) shows rich extraction, a plush mouthfeel and intense aromas of blackberry, chocolate, spice, vanilla bean and black currant. The texture is dense and velvety and the wine closes with characteristic sourness.——M.L.(12/15/2009)—— 91