Picked this wine up last Saturday and the poor thing was still sitting in the kitchen when I got home from work, just waiting to be consumed. It's an 80/20 blend of "Obtained mixed nebbiolo wine" and 20% "barrique Barbera wine". A Kermit Lynch import weighing in at 14% alcohol and purchased for somewhere around $20, I think? I know nothing of Guido Porro, but it sounded interesting.
Clear medium-red in color. Bright, spicy, slightly herbal nose with some strawberry character to it. In the mouth, it has quite a bit going on with more of that bright fruit up front and initial taut acidity that starts to get a little buried in the tannins that rise up in the mid-palate and dominate the finish. Not unpleasant, though, and a little darker fruit helps add complexity. I would think this is one to drink now rather than age.
Overall, a very nice wine. We had it with quiche made with bacon and swiss cheese and it worked pretty well.
Mike