The wine is blended with several vintages to retain freshness and drinkability. Red fruit that is deep and savory, with a trace of moist earth. Tannins that are dusty. Tasting Note: Fragrant, fresh, agreeable, and, despite its complexity, intelligible. A wine that can be aged for a long time or consumed early. The key characteristics are its high drinkability and freshness. Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo.