Librandi Gravello 2015

This is a "Super Calabrian" wine made from the indigenous Gaglioppo and international Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Gravello is a fantasy name, but "grave" in Italian means "serious" and "important," which is a reference to the complexity and sophistication of this wine. The suffix of "-ello" makes this meaning a bit lighter, as the wine is accessible and drinking beautifully right now.

This blend of Gaglioppo and Cabernet Sauvignon offers a density of red berries, herbs and sweet spice on the nose. Medium in weight, the palate shows balanced tannin and acidity matched by soft cherry and toasted vanilla tones.

Deep ruby-red in color, Gravello is intensely aromatic with notes of blackberry, ripe cherry, coffee, and cassis. On the palate, it is rich with velvety tannins and a persistent finish.

Pair this wine with grilled game, Mornay sauces, Chateaubriand, and duxelles-stuffed filet mignon.