Veneto blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon Intense ruby-purple core with a ruby edge and a moderate nose that screams with that Veneto tobacco. That tobacco is encased with blackberry, dried autumn leafs, bitter-sweet chocolate and plums. Almost full body, high complexity, acidity and moderate tannins. Palate is bittersweet chocolate, tobacco leaf, damp earth, pretty blackberry and cassis. Long length and nicely balanced complementing some braised short ribs I made for dinner. 87pts.