An artisanal release of about 5,000 bottles, the Russiz Superiore 2013 Collio Rosso Riserva Degli Orzoni is a bold and brawny blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. There is a lot of darkness packed within this bottle with blackberry, plum and blackcurrant. Those luscious and slightly sweet fruit flavors are followed by savory spice, tar, rum cake and a distant note of tangy spice or eucalyptus essence. The wine is textured and rich, yet the mouthfeel builds up to a solid mid-weight approach. This adds to the elegance and versatility of the final result, to be decanted next to a well-aged steak.