Color: ruby-garnet hue with violet highlights. Nose: expressive, with black fruits, fresh spices, peony, violet, and a hint of pepper. Palate: beautifully balanced and rounded. Red and black fruits, generous spicy notes, toasted and roasted chicory, violet, and peony. Pairing: Mios pigeon with truffled mashed potatoes. Comment: a complex wine that pairs perfectly with a barbecue.