Mid garnet, purple hue; the savoury bouquet is immediately reminiscent of Tuscany with briary red fruits, sour cherry and strawberry in particular, sage, star anise and thyme and a little earthy complexity adding interest; the palate is medium-bodied and fleshy on entry, with the crunchy tannin and acid of the variety providing an engaging and savoury platform to conclude; will handle a huge array of flavours, from light to full blooded.