• Ruby

• Young wine: cherry, plum, raspberry, fig, anise, violet, leather, bay leaf
• Mature wine*: forest floor, caramel, cedar, incense, chocolate, truffle

• Body: light to medium
• Tannins: medium
• Acidity: medium
• Alcohol: moderate to high

• Deep violet

• Young wine: plum, blackberry, prune, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, sage, smoke
• Mature wine*: mocha, chocolate, tobacco, baking spices, vanilla

• Body: full-bodied
• Tannins: medium to firm
• Acidity: medium
• Alcohol: high

Key Countries **

• France – elegance & finesse – plum, black cherry, forest floor, silky tannins, freshness and excellent aging potential
• Italy – balance & harmony – ripe red and black fruits, Mediterranean herbs, harmonious texture and refined finish
• USA – richness & generosity – ripe plum, chocolate, vanilla, generous texture and full-bodied palate
• Chile – freshness & approachability – black fruits, fresh herbs, supple tannins and excellent balance
• Argentina – sunshine & generosity – ripe black fruits, violet, velvety texture and sun-ripened character
• Australia – fruit & richness – plum, blackberry, sweet spices, rounded texture and high concentration
• South Africa – structure & character – black fruits, tobacco, smoky notes, vibrant freshness and balanced tannins

Key Countries **

• Argentina – power & altitude – ripe black fruits, violet, broad texture, velvety tannins and sun-ripened character
• France – freshness & structure – more restrained and austere, plum, licorice, vibrant acidity and rustic character
• USA – richness & indulgence – generous black fruits, pronounced oak, chocolate, rounded texture and a smooth finish