Its colour is characteristic of long aged Barolo, garnet red. The bouquet is packed and ethereal, with over-blown roses and cherries in alcohol initially dominant, followed by tobacco, liquorice, truffle, leather and tar. In the mouth it is full-bodied, robust and austere. Its noble tannins temper with time to create a wine of a complexity which is characteristic of important wines. It can be laid down for more than 30 years.