Visual aspect: intense garnet-red colour. Nose: good intensity, with animal notes (leather), cooked black fruits, black cherry, tobacco, cinnamon. Palate: broad and fruity first taste (Morello cherry, blackcurrant), light sucrosity. Vanilla-scented tannins, material. A harmonious wine, dense, well-balanced. Freshness. Match with food: prime rib of beef; red meat grilled on vine shoots; grilled spare rib with caramel sauce.