The 2013 Calabrise was born as an experiment to test the potential of a rare native grape called Calabrese. This wine is the result. It opens to bold cherry nuances followed by rustic notes of crushed peppercorn and balsam herb. There is a sharpness and an edginess that you often find when you dig deep within the enormous patrimony of Italy's indigenous grapes. The wine feels angular and rigid in the mouth with equal billings for both the acidity and the tannins. Overall, it is a medium bodied red. If you are looking for authentic new tastes from southern Italy, this fascinating wine is right up your alley.