Colour: medium intensity cherry red.
Nose: intense bouquet with ripe cherry aromas.
Palate: fresh with good acidity, soft and silky tannins. Cherries are the dominant flavour, with hints of vanilla.
Food pairing: typically versatile and good throughout the meal; excellent with soups, pasta and risotto. Enhances both simple food and more complicated dishes based on red meat and moderately aged cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16-18oC.