A deep ruby red in colour, with lifted perfumes of dark fruits, plums & cherries & a hint of mocha. This wine has soft, ripe tannins & a delicious chocolate-cherry finish. 2016 was a challenging vintage in Abruzzo. The severe frost in April damaged some of the vineyards. Even the summer days were interrupted by periods of grey skies & misty rains, which persisted into harvest. Yields were generally lower, & wines showed slightly less body & lower alcohol.