The Biscardo Family have been making wine for over 150 years and the operations are currently led by brothers Maurizio and Martino Biscardo. During the course of Maurizio's long and illustrious career, he has consulted for well known wineries around Italy. Which is interesting, because he is also a bit of a recluse, with Martino handling tastings and sales and his brother staying firmly out of the limelight.Intense ruby red turning to garnet with ageing. Bouquet is spicy with hints of cherry, black cherry and plum compote. fine and velvety palate, persistent, with soft tannins at the end. This is baby Amarone by the backdoor, with a morsel of French influence.