Sparkling red in color, the wine displays abundant aromas of cherry and blueberry on a background of vanilla, clove and toasted oak characters, along with a slight hint of butter. A balanced and .elegant full-bodied wine with a long, velvety finish

The Harvest: The period of the grapevine’s development was characterized by a cold, snowy winter that began earlier than normal. Balanced temperatures in the spring (March-May) produced optimal conditions for a unified, high-quality bud-burst and ripening. At the outset of the summer, the region was hit with several severe heat waves that lasted through mid-August. The harvest season was delayed by two weeks compared to previous years. The late ripening was characteristic for all vineyards and varieties. Toward the completion of the harvest, the gap was shortened, and the season ended like .previous years and was shorter than usua

Serving suggestions: Best served at 64° F / 18° C, the wine is an excellent complement to richly flavored beef dishes such as juicy oven-baked roast beef and .broiled sirloin steak