Elegant and tightly-knit, the 2005 Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva Buon Consiglio reveals a light ruby color and pretty luminosity. The wine remains very faithful to the Nebbiolo grape with finessed aromas of dried berry, resin, violet and tar. Compared to other years, the 2005 vintage (that was a bit warmer than average) is less nuanced and complex. But the wine is very steady, silky and smooth in terms of the mouthfeel.