The 2006 Pininfarina Napa Valley Vino Rosso is all about density and intensity. This wine is packed with structure, viscosity and weight. The initial aromas are of cedar, cigar tobacco and vanilla. The flavors start off with mouth filling tannins that convey generosity and fullness rather than hardness. It opens into a surprisingly vibrant explosion of spice and fruit. With just a little air in the glass, the aromas of black plums, currants and spicy white pepper lift the wine to a finish which is more brightness and silk than the heaviness and rigid structure so often found in ultra premium cabernet-based wines.
