A beautifully-crafted wine that is quite a mouthful, but svelte and restrained at the same time. Dark opaque with a cerise rim. Abundant ripe blackberry and plum aromas, with lead pencil, cigar-box, tomato concentrate and aromatic liquorice whiffs. A good integration of peppery-vanilla aromas from the oak. The ripe berry characteristics of the fruit give a hint of what to expect from the palate. A solid structure with a good tannic backbone. A beautiful wine with classic cabernet-fruit flavours of blackcurrant and blackberries, as well as a slight herbaceousness. The peppery character follows through from the nose onto the palate. The finish lingers on. Alto enthusiasts will love this style of cabernet.
It can be enjoyed with or without food. Serve at 18º Celsius with uncluttered dishes such as fine roast lamb or beef, best quality steak or Chateaubriand. Also partner with herb-crusted roasts, stuffed poultry and thin slices of well-matured, air-dried cheeses like a real Parmigiano.