Nose

Smoky, powerful, slight peony aromas, subtle blackcurrant aromas, slight cherry aromas, slight spice aromas, slight smoky aromas.

Palate

Well-balanced, generous, full-bodied, slight cherry hints, slight spice hints, smoky hints, elegant tannin, fine tannin, smooth, good intensity, good length.

Growing Conditions

Conventional viticulture.

Harvest

Traditional hand picking.

Winemaking

Use of sorting tables, Total destemming, Fermentation in Epoxy-resin-lined-cement vats, Use of cultured yeast, Malolactic fermentation.

Aging

Ageing in oak barrel used for two previous vintages, Ageing in oak barrel, Fining, Traditional corks.

Appearance

Ruby-red colour, intense, garnet red highlights.

Food Pairing

Breast of duck, Firm cheeses, Rib of beef, Red fruit desserts, Lamb chop.