2007 Provincia di Pavia IGT Le Praielle, Lombardy, Italy

Fairly mature nose, preserved mixed berries, delicate floral notes, delicate hint of chocolate. Soft, preserved blackberries on the palate, fairly prominent notes of cocoa and dark chocolate, light herbaceous notes, good acid bite, slightly prominent and slightly dusty tannins, has substance and backbone, not particularly deep, has clear varietal character, made in an international style, good finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2013+. What our ratings mean