The bouquet bears the marks of age with notes of cassis, spices, and vanilla. The palate is dry, with a powerful and lingering harsh tannin, yet it maintains a juicy essence. The aftertaste, while loaded with dark berries compote and hints of tobacco smoke, is overshadowed by the persistent tannin. Its lack of complexity and harshness fall short of preference. This bottle underscores a personal dissonance with Chianti (oops, generalisations).