Conero Pigmento Riserva Rosso Montepulciano

As the name implies, this wine is very dark colored - hardly any light gets through. The nose is complex and lively - black cherry, cassis, vanilla, cedar. On the palate, a bit of licorice joins the fruit profile. Acidity is brisk, but not racy. Tannins are firm, but not toothy. I would like a sausage or pork chop with it, but I would settle for a salami.