Varietals: 100% Montepulciano.
Winemaker: Alberto Rubio.
Region: Valle de Guadalupe.
Fermentation: 13 months on new French oak.
 
Visual: Moderate garnet.
Nose: Black pepper, black cherries, plumb.
Taste: Dry, balanced, silky, medium tannins with oaky notes, black cherry, plumb, black tea. Round persistent finish.
 
Pairing: Aged cheeses, delicatessen, lamb, ribeye (greasy cuts).