This blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Sangiovese has a dark, inky appearance and follows up on that with some very big shoulders. The 2016 Il Brecciolino provides good thickness and darkness throughout, with spicy tones and tobacco provided by the extra time the Petit Verdot and Merlot spend in wood. There is a nice touch of sweetness, but overall it's not a very complex wine, probably best reserved for some beef barbecue.