Bold, dark and rubbery on the nose, with a hint of citrus to go with black cherry. This is full, thorough and upstanding on the palate, with black fruit, licorice and cocoa flavors. Comes across sweet and rich but balanced, with a layered, long finish. — M.S.
Tasting Notes Aromas of red fruits mixed with spicy notes, herbs and wet earth precede sweet and structured tannins on the elegant and persistent finish.
Technical Notes Grapes are harvested from six estate parcels planted with clones 777, 115 and mass selection Valdivieso. The grapes were cold macerated for five-seven days and fermented with pump overs to intensify aromas and flavors. The wine aged 10 months in French oak barrels of different sizes: 228, 300 and 400 liters after which the wine was clarified and bottled.