While we tend to avoid dabbling too deeply in 'international' grapes in the store, we're not blind to how well Bordeaux varieties perform in Franco's little corner of Italy. Often more savory, delicate and subtle then their French counterparts, the Quinto Quarto Rosso is a shining indication of why grapes like Merlot and Cabernet have thrived here for the better part of a century. Mouth-filling black/purple fruits and red flowers are laid out upon a high tensile frame that is packed with elegance and freshness, while intriguing low notes of wild and leafy wet earth provide a welcome savory counter.