Deep ruby. Explosive, oak-spiced aromas of cherry compote, blackberry, vanilla and potpourri, with a hint of smoked meat slowly emerging with aeration. Smooth, sweet and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and blackcurrant flavors that are given lift and spine by juicy acidity. Shows a sexy floral quality on the long, smoky finish, which leaves notes of vanilla and bitter cherry behind.
LOOK: Clean and brilliant in appearance with an attractive, garnet color.
SMELL: A complex nose with heady notes of ripe black fruits and spice, together with sweet aromas of roasted coffee beans and vanilla.
TASTE: Full and fleshy with a medium to long length of flavor. Tertiary flavors come to the fore expressing the wine’s long stay in specially-selected oak barrels.
CONSUMPTION: This wine will offer optimal enjoyment as soon as it is bought. Decanting 30 minutes before serving is recommended.
PAIRINGS: Excellent with stews, red meats, or matured cheeses.