Rating: 3.5/5
This Uruguayan red presents itself with a deep purple colour and a fully developed bouquet offering a subtle blend of blackcurrant and blackberry aromas with a subtle hint of charred wood and cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a grippy texture thanks to its high tannin levels, acidity is also medium plus in intensity, while flavours of cranberry and red currant are supported by secondary notes of charred wood and tertiary leather.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: deep, purple
- Nose: medium minus; blackcurrant, blackberry / charred wood, cedar
- Palate: Body medium plus, Tannin high, Acidity medium plus, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel grippy, Flavour intensity medium plus
- Tastes: cranberry, red currant / charred wood / leather
- Finish: medium plus
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- Pan-seared duck breast with cherry compote
- Crispy beef short ribs with blackberry BBQ
- Roasted game meats with charred vegetables
- Mushroom and leek Wellington with red wine jus
- Spicy chorizo and red onion empanadas
- Crispy prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin
- Herbed and roasted red bell peppers