You’ll pick up an attractive smoked ham-like quality on the nose backed by blueberry, blackberry, lead pencil, crushed black pepper and licorice. The intensity is not huge, nor is the length, but it would make an excellent match to grilled meats and aged goat cheeses. A 55-30-15 blend of Nero di Troia, Montepulciano and Bombino Bianco.——M.L.(8/1/2007)—— 87