Chateau Feuillet Valle d'Aosta Torrette, 2016

Chateau Feuiollet's Torrette is composed of 90% Petite Rouge and 10% Mayolot--hardly household grape names in the world of wine. These grapes are grown in the mountainous Valle d'Aosta in northwest Italy where the sunny but cool climate allows long, slow ripening.

The "delicately perfumed" smells mentioned on the label, are not present at this time. The wine is probably in a reduced state, thirsty for more oxygen. That will probably change with more time in the bottle or more time for aeration. The flavors, though, are delicate, intense and beautiful. Dried berries, sweet and savory with a hint of black pepper. Evolves slowly throughout the meal, leaving a very pleasant after taste.