The 2011 Cassiano is an IGT blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Syrah. The bouquet delivers a touch of rusticity with vinous aromas of barrel and cantina that recall the winemaking process. It takes a few minutes for the wine to settle in the glass. Once it does, you are greeted by blackberry, wet earth and dried tobacco. There’s a sweet touch of chewy fruit on the finish.