Attractive and bright red hues. Good fruitiness with bright red fruit, pepper spice and some leather on the nose. There is a degree of complexity to the aromatics of this wine that makes it a pleasure to drink. The palate initially shows good aromas of red fruit with leather and tealeaf on the midpalate followed by a lingering aftertaste of red fruit and pepper - it is an ideal food wine for a variety of dishes. The balance between fruit and tannin and acidity makes the wine refreshing to drink.
An uncomplicated, summer lunch wine which would be excellent with all fresco Italian food, with its up front fruitiness and peppery undertones. The structure and mouth feel is soft and accessible, which improves with food.