The 2010 Vallée d'Aoste Fumin opens to a dark ruby color and rich density. Black cherry, Indian spice, tar, leather and sweet tobacco rise from the bouquet. The aromas are thick and well defined. In the mouth, the wine shows some sourness, although the tannins are very smooth and subtle by nature. Smokey tones and dried fruit flavors appear on the finish. This Fumin shows an evolved style that should hold for the next five years.