This opaque-colored wine with a garnet center and orange rim offers a classic Nebbiolo (Barolo?) nose of tar, hickory wood, leather, and an almost truffle-scented fruitiness. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with dense, chocolatey, chewy flavors, soft tannins that have largely melted away, and a lusty finish. This enjoyable wine has clearly demonstrated the ability to evolve in a positive fashion.