Dorigo, Pignolo Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali

Quite translucent, pale mahogany color with a faint cherry red hue. Complex but pretty aged nose that signs that the wine is obviously at the end of its life; very developed and somewhat oxidative aromas of raisins, some smoke, a little bit of beef jerky, a hint of cherry marmalade and a touch of soy sauce. The wine feels smooth, silky and pretty umami on the palate with developed flavors of raisins, soy sauce, savory pruney fruit, a little bit …

Slow O'd, then placed into decanter. Interesting nose with strong medicinal notes overlying pretty blue and red fruits, violets and geranium notes, with a balanced touch of oak sweetness. Energetic and juicy over the midpalate, with lovely fruits, and a long finish that was tannic but never drying. Continued to improve over hours. Will wait a couple of years for the next bottle. Interesting and very good.